daa2 mong5 kau4打網球打网球
Jyutpingdaa2 mong5 kau4
Yaledá móhng kàuh
Definition
To play tennis.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
Cantonese speakers often use the verb 打 for various sports involving rackets or balls, including badminton and table tennis. Unlike some other languages that use specific verbs for different sports, 打 acts as a versatile catch-all for these activities. It is common to drop the object if the context is already clear, simply saying 去打波.
Examples
Are you free to play tennis tomorrow?
He really likes going to play tennis with friends.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use the Mandarin verb 玩 when referring to sports like tennis, as 玩 usually implies playing with toys or games rather than athletic activities.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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