cyun1 tau3穿透
Jyutpingcyun1 tau3
Yalechyūn tau
Definition
To penetrate or pass through an obstacle to enter a place.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical act of passing through an obstacle or barrier rather than abstract concepts. It is frequently used in scientific or technical contexts to describe light, sound, or radiation. While it functions as a verb, it is often paired with particles like 咗 or 到 to indicate the completion or success of the action.
Examples
The light beam penetrated through that piece of glass.
Do you think this sound can penetrate through the wall?
Related words
Common phrases
penetrating power
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe social or emotional penetration, as it sounds overly clinical or literal. For abstract concepts like understanding or insight, use words like 明白 or 睇穿 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
