cang4㨃
Jyutpingcang4
Yalechàhng
Definition
To poke, nudge, or stab; also to drink alcohol excessively, to eat greedily, or to attack.
- to poke; to nudge; to stab
- slangto drink alcohol excessively
- slangto eat greedily
- to attack or strike
- to push; to stretch out
colloquialdaily actionsdrink
How it's used
This character is highly versatile in spoken Cantonese, often used to describe forceful physical actions or aggressive consumption. It carries a sense of abruptness or lack of finesse, whether you are physically nudging someone or downing a drink in one go. It is frequently used in informal contexts to describe someone acting with a bit of force or recklessness.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for pushing like 推, but 㨃 specifically implies a more sudden, sharp, or aggressive motion. It is not used for gentle actions like pushing a door open.
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Grammar guides
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