daa2 laan6打爛打烂
Jyutpingdaa2 laan6
Yaledá laahn
Definition
To break or smash something into pieces through impact.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of shattering or breaking something into pieces through impact. It is distinct from 爛 which is an adjective describing the state of being broken or damaged. When you want to emphasize the result of the action, you often add the aspect marker 咗 immediately after the verb.
Examples
He accidentally broke the vase.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause someone to lose their job
Common mistake
Avoid using this for abstract concepts like breaking a promise or a record, where other verbs like 破壞 or 違反 are more appropriate. It is strictly for physical objects that can be shattered or smashed.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
