daap6踏
Jyutpingdaap6
Yaledaahp
Definition
To step on, stamp, or tread on something with one's foot.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of placing one's foot onto a surface, often implying a downward force. While it can be used for walking or stepping, it is frequently used in contexts involving accidental contact or deliberate stamping. It carries a more tactile and forceful nuance compared to general verbs for walking.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 踩, which is much more common in daily speech for stepping on something. While 踏 is perfectly correct, 踩 is the go-to word for everyday situations like stepping on a bug or a puddle.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
