ceon4馴驯
Jyutpingceon4
Yalechèuhn
Definition
To tame, domesticate, or train a person or animal to be obedient.
neutralanimalspeople
How it's used
Used primarily in formal or literary contexts when describing the act of making a wild animal or a rebellious person submissive. It rarely appears as a standalone verb in everyday speech, preferring the compound form 馴服. When discussing pets or training, native speakers often use 訓練 or 教導 instead.
Examples
How did you tame this horse?
Related words
Common phrases
to tame
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 瞓, which is the common colloquial verb for sleeping. The two characters look visually similar but have completely different meanings and pronunciations.
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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.
