baan6 dou3扮到
Jyutpingbaan6 dou3
Yalebaahn dou
Definition
To pretend to be, dress up as, or disguise oneself as.
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How it's used
Focuses on the result or the degree of the disguise or pretense, emphasizing how convincing or elaborate the act is. It often carries a slightly critical or teasing tone when someone is trying too hard to look or act a certain way. Use it when describing someone who has successfully or excessively transformed their appearance or behavior.
Examples
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Common phrases
to dress up so extravagantly
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 扮, which is a general verb for pretending. 扮到 specifically highlights the extent or the end state of the disguise, so it usually requires a following adjective or descriptive phrase to complete the thought.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
