daa2 bo1打波
Jyutpingdaa2 bo1
Yaledá bō
Definition
To play a ball game, especially those involving hands or rackets.
Example
sing1星kei4期jat6日heoi3去daa2打bo1波。
Going to play ball on Sunday.
colloquialsportsdaily actions
How it's used
This term acts as a catch-all for any sport involving a ball, racket, or shuttlecock, such as basketball, tennis, or badminton. It relies heavily on context, as the specific sport is usually understood by both parties without needing to be named. If you want to be specific, you would use the name of the sport followed by 打, like 打籃球 or 打羽毛球.
Examples
Shall we go play ball tomorrow afternoon?
He goes to play ball every day after work, he is really diligent.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for sports that do not involve a ball or racket, such as swimming or running. Beginners often mistakenly use it for any physical exercise, but it is strictly reserved for ball-related games.
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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.
