dan3撉蹾
Jyutpingdan3
Yaledan
Definition
To strike with the fist, or to jolt.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe a sudden, forceful impact or a jarring motion. It often implies a lack of control or a rough, abrupt movement rather than a calculated strike. When referring to physical violence, it conveys a raw, unrefined action.
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Do not confuse this with 打, which is the general term for hitting. 撉 specifically emphasizes the suddenness or the jarring force of the impact.
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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.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
