baang4嘭
Jyutpingbaang4
Yalebàahng
Definition
To slam a door.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Functions as an onomatopoeic verb that captures the sharp, percussive sound of an impact. It is frequently paired with a directional complement like 埋 to emphasize the completion of the action, such as slamming something shut. Beyond doors, it can also describe the sound of a gunshot or a sudden explosion.
Examples
He was so angry that he slammed the door shut.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 砰, which is specifically used for the sound of a gunshot or a heavy object hitting the ground. While they share similar phonetic roots, 嘭 is more commonly associated with the physical act of slamming a door or a heavy lid.
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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.
