caam5㔆
Jyutpingcaam5
Yalecháahm
Definition
To prick or stab, especially by sharp and long objects such as needles, thorns, or splinters.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sensation of a sharp, thin object piercing the skin. It is distinct from 拮, which is more commonly used for general poking or stabbing motions with fingers or pens. Use this when the injury involves something fine like a needle, a splinter, or a sharp thorn.
Examples
I accidentally got pricked by some thorns while hiking.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 拮. While both involve sharp objects, 㔆 implies a finer, more piercing action that results in a sharp, localized pain, whereas 拮 is a broader term for poking or jabbing.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
