dan2𣎴
Jyutpingdan2
Yaledán
Definition
The stump of a tree, or a stone.
- stump of a tree
- stone
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How it's used
This character is highly specific to Cantonese and is rarely seen in formal writing. It functions as a noun for a protruding object, typically a tree stump or a large, awkward stone that sits on the ground. It is almost exclusively used in spoken contexts where one needs to describe an obstacle that is low to the ground.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
There is a stump over there, be careful not to bump into it.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 石, but 𣎴 specifically implies a stump-like or blocky shape that acts as an obstruction, whereas 石 is the general term for any rock or stone.
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