bat1 gaang1筆耕笔耕
Jyutpingbat1 gaang1
Yalebāt gāang
Definition
To engage in writing; to earn a living by writing.
writtenworkdaily actions
How it's used
Literary and slightly formal, this term carries a sense of dedication and hard work, often implying a long term commitment to writing as a profession or a serious pursuit. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation to describe writing a quick email or a text message. Instead, it evokes the image of a writer laboring over their craft, similar to how a farmer works the land.
Examples
He has been writing ever since he retired, living a very fulfilling life.
Are you still writing? Take a break first.
Related words
Common phrases
to write tirelessly
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe casual writing or note taking. It is reserved for creative, academic, or professional writing that requires significant effort and time.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
