daa2 si1 jit3打思噎
Jyutpingdaa2 si1 jit3
Yaledá sī yit
Definition
To hiccup.
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How it's used
This term is the standard colloquial way to describe the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. While some speakers might use the loanword 蝦格, 打思噎 remains the most universally understood and natural expression in daily life. It is often used with the particle 㗎 or 呀 to express concern or annoyance regarding the persistent nature of the hiccups.
Examples
Why are you hiccuping so violently?
Related words
Common phrases
hiccuping non-stop
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the act of burping, which is 打嗝. Remember that 打思噎 specifically refers to the repetitive, involuntary sound caused by diaphragm spasms, not the release of gas from the stomach.
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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.
