at1扤
Jyutpingat1
Yaleāt
Definition
To cram or press something down into a tight space, or to press hard to deform an object.
- to cram, stuff, or force something into a small space
- to press down on an object to deform it
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of compressing or jamming something into a confined space, often implying that the space is already quite full. It carries a sense of effort and slight frustration, as the object being pressed usually resists or is a tight fit. It is frequently used when packing bags or disposing of trash.
Examples
The bin is overflowing, please help me press the rubbish down.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撳, which simply means to press or push a button. While 撳 is a general action, 扤 specifically implies forcing something into a space to make it fit or to create more room.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
