daa2 cin1 cau1打韆鞦打千秋
Jyutpingdaa2 cin1 cau1
Yaledá chīn chāu
Definition
To play on a swing.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for the act of swinging on a playground swing set. It is a common childhood activity in Hong Kong, and the phrase is almost exclusively reserved for this recreational context. Unlike some other physical activities, it does not carry a figurative meaning in daily speech.
Examples
When I was small, I really liked going to the park to play on the swings.
Did you ever try playing on the swings with friends when you were little?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the park to play on the swings
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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.
