baau3 zeon1爆樽
Jyutpingbaau3 zeon1
Yalebaau jēun
Definition
To smash a glass bottle, typically over someone's head in a fight.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively associated with violent altercations in movies or real-life pub fights. It functions as a verb phrase where the object being smashed is often implied or follows the verb directly. It carries a strong connotation of aggression and reckless behavior.
Examples
They were fighting in the bar and even grabbed a glass bottle to smash it.
Why did you smash a bottle out of nowhere? It's very dangerous.
Related words
Common phrases
grab a bottle to smash
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe breaking a bottle accidentally, such as dropping one on the floor. It specifically implies an intentional, violent act of using the bottle as a weapon against someone or something.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
