粵

鴻hung4溝kau1

simp鸿沟
hung4 kau1hóng gōu

English

  1. (fig.) gulf; chasm; wide gap
  2. (originally) the Hong Canal in Henan, which in ancient times formed the border between enemies Chu 楚[Chu3] and Han 漢|汉[Han4]
  3. wide gap (figurative, psychological) ; chasm; gulf

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 兩個人之間嘅隔閡,令佢哋嘅關係疏遠

Examples

  • 佢哋兩父子嘅關係因為一場誤會而產生一道鴻溝。

    A wide gap formed between the father and the son because of some misunderstanding (in an incident). 量詞:道/條

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.