dap6 laan6揼爛揼烂
Jyutpingdap6 laan6
Yaledahp laahn
Definition
To smash to pieces; to crush or pound until broken.
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How it's used
The character 揼 is a versatile verb in Cantonese that can mean to hammer, to punch, or to smash. When combined with 爛, it specifically emphasizes the result of the object being broken or destroyed through force. It is often used to describe impulsive or violent actions taken in a fit of rage.
Examples
He was so angry that he smashed his phone to pieces in one go.
Why did you smash all the toys to pieces?
Related words
Common phrases
smashed everything to pieces
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
