daa2 jyun4打完
Jyutpingdaa2 jyun4
Yaledá yùhn
Definition
To finish playing a game or sport, or to finish making a phone call.
- to finish playing a game or sport
- to finish making a phone call
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
This construction combines the verb 打 with the perfective aspect marker 完 to indicate the completion of an action. It is highly versatile and applies to a wide range of activities involving physical impact or interaction, such as sports, phone calls, or even fighting. When used with sports, it implies the match or session has concluded, not just that the player has stopped moving.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 完咗, which is a more generic way to say something is finished. Remember that 打完 specifically requires an action that involves the verb 打, so you cannot use it for activities like eating or sleeping.
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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.



