aai1 bang6挨憑挨凭
Jyutpingaai1 bang6
Yaleāai bahng
Definition
To lean on something, or to lean an object against another thing for support.
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How it's used
This verb is primarily used for physical support where a person or object rests its weight against a stable surface. It implies a state of rest or temporary placement rather than active support. When describing a person, it often carries a nuance of being lazy or lacking energy, especially when repeated as 挨挨憑憑.
Examples
Don't lean against that wall, it's very dirty.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to mean relying on someone for help or emotional support, as that is better expressed by 依靠. 挨憑 is strictly for physical contact with a surface.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
