daam6噉
Jyutpingdaam6
Yaledamh
Definition
To eat; to entice (using bait); mouthful (a classifier)
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How it's used
Functions as a versatile demonstrative adverb meaning in this way or like this. It often appears at the end of a clause to describe a state or manner, frequently paired with 係 to form 係噉. It is distinct from 咁, which typically functions as an adverb of degree meaning so or such.
Examples
dim2 gaai2 nei5 gam1 jat6 wui6 ji5 hai6 gam2 ge2
點解你今日會係噉嘅？
Why are you like this today?
m4 hou2 zoi3 hai6 gam2 joeng2 wun6 laa3
唔好再係噉樣玩喇。
Stop playing like that.
Related words
Common phrases
hai6 gam2
係噉
to be like this
gam2 joeng2
噉樣
in this way
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 噉 with 咁. While they sound similar, 噉 refers to the manner or state of an action, whereas 咁 is used to indicate degree, such as in 咁靚 or 咁多.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
