daan3誕诞
Jyutpingdaan3
Yaledaan
Definition
To be born.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone verb. It appears most frequently in compound words related to birth or celebrations. You will rarely hear it used alone to describe the act of giving birth, as other verbs like 生 are preferred in daily speech.
Examples
He has just been born.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a standalone verb for giving birth, as it sounds highly literary or archaic. Use 生 instead for natural, everyday communication.
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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.
