分享
fan hoeng
The Cantonese verb to share is 分享 (fan hoeng).
分享 is used to mean to divide and distribute (verb).
Meaning: to divide and distribute (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
fan hoeng
Did you know?
- While 分享 is used for abstract things like ideas or happiness, you would rarely use it for food. To share a meal or a snack, Cantonese speakers typically use 分 or 分食.
- The word 享 in 分享 is the same character used in 享受, which means 'to enjoy'. This connects the act of sharing directly to the concept of enjoyment.
- In a social setting, if you want to say 'share a ride' with someone, you would not use 分享, but instead use 搭順風車 or 夾車.
Examples in context
- 這是一個共享經濟的模式。This is a sharing economy model.
- 唔使客氣，同我哋分享食物啦！Don't be shy, share the food with us!
Example conversation
Meiling and Zijian are eating snacks together.
- 美玲 Mei Ling呢個蛋糕好好味，我想同你分享。ni1 go3 daan6 gou1 hou2 hou2 mei6, ngo5 soeng2 tung4 nei6 fan1 hoeng2.This cake is delicious, I want to share it with you.
- 子健 Tsz Kin多謝你，美玲！do1 ze6 nei6, Mei5 Ling4!Thank you, Meiling!
- 美玲 Mei Ling唔客氣，你試下呢塊。m4 haak1 hei3, nei6 si3 haa5 ni1 faai3.You're welcome, try this piece.
- 子健 Tsz Kin真係好正，多謝分享。zan1 hai6 hou2 zeng3, do1 ze6 fan1 hoeng2.It really is great, thanks for sharing.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
