daa2 jik1打肊
Jyutpingdaa2 jik1
Yaledá yīk
Definition
To hiccup or burp.
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How it's used
Pronunciation is key here, as the second character is often read as 'ak1' in colloquial speech, though it is written as 肊. It is a very specific physical reaction and is almost always used as a verb. You will rarely hear it used in any other context besides describing the involuntary spasm.
Examples
I started hiccuping right after drinking soda.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 打嗝, which is the standard term in Mandarin. While some Cantonese speakers understand 打嗝, using 打肊 is much more authentic and natural in a Hong Kong context.
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Grammar guides
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