daa2 waang4打橫打横
Jyutpingdaa2 waang4
Yaledá wàahng
Definition
Horizontally, or to act unreasonably and overbearingly.
- horizontally; parallel to the ground
- figurativeunreasonably; overbearingly; crossly
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical orientation relative to the horizon or the body. It is frequently used to describe how objects are placed or how text is oriented, contrasting with 打直 which means vertically. Beyond the literal physical sense, it can also describe a person's unreasonable or overbearing behavior, implying they are acting in a way that goes against the natural order or social norms.
Examples
These words must be written horizontally to be correct.
Why are you lying down horizontally like that?
Related words
Common phrases
to act unreasonably or high-handedly
to lie down horizontally
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 橫著, which serves a similar function but sounds unnatural in a Cantonese sentence. Stick to 打橫 to maintain the authentic local rhythm.
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Grammar guides
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