zong6撞
Jyutpingzong6
Yalejohng
Definition
To bump against, collide, or run into something.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond physical collisions, this verb is frequently used in the idiomatic phrase 撞邪 to describe someone acting strangely or irrationally, as if they were under a supernatural influence. It also functions as a common way to say you bumped into someone by chance in public, such as 撞到個舊同學.
Examples
I accidentally bumped into the door frame just now.
Are you possessed or something? Why are you talking like that?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a car accident
to be possessed by an evil spirit
to make a mistake or run into trouble
Common mistake
Do not use this word to mean meeting someone by appointment, as it specifically implies an accidental or unplanned encounter.
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Grammar guides
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