daa2 haa1 him3打哈欠
Jyutpingdaa2 haa1 him3
Yaledá hā him
Definition
To yawn.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Native speakers often insert the particle 晒 or a quantifier between 打 and 哈欠 to emphasize the duration or frequency of the action. It is common to treat this as a verb-object construction where the object can be modified or separated by aspect markers.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin word 打呵欠, which is understood but less common than the Cantonese preference for 打哈欠 in daily speech.
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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.
