daam1眈
Jyutpingdaam1
Yaledāam
Definition
To gaze intently, stare at, or look attentively; to loiter.
- to gaze intently; to stare at; to look attentively
- to loiter
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Often used to describe a fixed, intense, or slightly intrusive gaze. It frequently implies a sense of waiting or watching for an opportunity, similar to how a predator might watch prey. When used in the context of loitering, it suggests someone hanging around a specific spot with a watchful eye.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睇, which is the general verb for looking or watching. 眈 carries a much stronger, more focused, and sometimes aggressive connotation than the neutral 睇.
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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.
