cung1 gik1衝擊冲击
Jyutpingcung1 gik1
Yalechūng gīk
Definition
A severe impact, shock, or negative influence on something.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe abstract, large scale, or systemic disruptions rather than physical collisions. It frequently appears in contexts involving economics, social structures, or psychological states. When discussing a physical hit or bump, native speakers prefer terms like 撞或者碰撞.
Examples
This incident had a huge impact on him.
Do you think this policy will bring about an impact?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a physical car crash or bumping into someone, as it sounds overly dramatic and academic in those contexts.
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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.
