zaang6撐撑
Jyutpingzaang6
Yalejaahng
Definition
To fill to the point of bursting or overexpanding.
colloquialbodyfood
How it's used
Use this word when something is stretched to its physical limit by internal pressure. It is most frequently heard in the context of overeating, where the stomach feels like it is physically expanding against the skin. It implies a state of being overstuffed or pushed to the point of structural failure.
Examples
My stomach is so full it's about to burst, it's so uncomfortable.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 撐 meaning to support or to row a boat, which are different characters or usages. When used for food, it is almost always paired with 爆 to emphasize the extreme degree of fullness.
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