daa2 baau1 zaang1打包踭
Jyutpingdaa2 baau1 zaang1
Yaledá bāau jāang
Definition
To elbow; to hit or nudge someone with one's elbow.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the physical action of using the elbow to strike or nudge someone, often in crowded public spaces like buses or trains. It carries a slightly aggressive or defensive connotation, implying a deliberate movement rather than an accidental bump. While it can describe a hostile act, it is also frequently used to describe the desperate maneuvering required to navigate through dense crowds.
Examples
He always tries to elbow people on the MTR.
Why did you suddenly elbow me?
Related words
Common phrases
to elbow one's way through a crowd
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the simple act of bumping into someone with your shoulder, which is usually described as 撞膊頭. Using 打包踭 implies a more pointed and intentional use of the elbow joint.
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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.
