daa2 cin1 cau1打千秋
Jyutpingdaa2 cin1 cau1
Yaledá chīn chāu
Definition
To play on a swing.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of swinging on a playground swing set. While it sounds slightly old-fashioned to some younger speakers who might prefer the loanword 盪鞦韆 or just 玩鞦韆, it remains widely understood and used in casual conversation across generations.
Examples
When I was little, I really loved going to the park to play on the swings.
Are you done playing yet? I want to have a turn on the swing.
Related words
Common phrases
go to the park to play on the swings
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literary term 打千兒, which refers to a historical Manchu kneeling salute, as they are completely unrelated in meaning and context.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
