baau3爆
Jyutpingbaau3
Yalebaau
Definition
To explode, burst, or crack due to excessive pressure or force.
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How it's used
Beyond physical destruction, this verb is frequently used to describe situations reaching maximum capacity or intensity. It is common to hear people say a place is 爆場 when a venue is completely full, or that someone is 爆肝 when they are working excessively hard. The term carries a sense of suddenness or extreme force that distinguishes it from more gradual forms of damage.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person losing their temper in a formal context, as it is strictly colloquial. While it can mean to explode with anger, using it to describe a person's emotional state in a professional setting can sound overly aggressive or informal.
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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.
