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Jyutpingdaam1
Yaledāam
Definition
To carry on a shoulder, or a Chinese surname.
- to carry on a shoulder
- Daam (a Chinese surname)
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used to describe carrying something on the shoulder or using a pole to balance a load on both ends. It implies a physical burden or responsibility, often appearing in figurative expressions regarding taking on duties or risks. While it shares the meaning of carrying with 拎, it specifically focuses on the act of shouldering weight rather than just holding something in the hand.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 拎, which is a general term for holding or carrying something in the hand. Use 擔 when the weight is significant or balanced on the shoulder, whereas 拎 is for lighter, everyday objects.
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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.
