baak6 zong6白撞
Jyutpingbaak6 zong6
Yalebaahk johng
Definition
To trespass, barge in, or intrude into a private place under false pretenses.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of entering a space or event without authorization, often with the intent to blend in or take advantage of the situation. It carries a sense of being an uninvited intruder who is trying to act as if they belong. It is frequently used in contexts like gatecrashing parties or entering restricted office areas.
Examples
Why are you trespassing into my room?
He often crashes other people's weddings to eat.
Common phrases
to trespass and enter
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply getting lost or entering by mistake. It implies a deliberate attempt to deceive others into thinking you have a right to be there, similar to the concept of gatecrashing.
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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.
