dau1 tau4兜頭兜头
Jyutpingdau1 tau4
Yaledāu tàuh
Definition
Head-on, or directly at the head.
- head-on; straight towards one's face
- directly at someone's head
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the suddenness and directness of an action aimed at the head or face. It is frequently used to describe aggressive or clumsy physical actions, such as throwing something at someone or colliding with them while walking. The imagery is quite vivid, often implying an unavoidable impact.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like head-on collisions in traffic unless it involves a very direct, forceful impact. It is primarily reserved for physical, often personal, interactions.
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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.
