deng3掟
Jyutpingdeng3
Yaledeng
Definition
To throw or fling something from the hand.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this verb specifically for throwing objects with force or intent, often implying a quick or careless motion. It is the standard everyday term for tossing items like trash into a bin or stones into water. While it can imply aggression, it is also frequently used for neutral actions like throwing a ball or a dice.
Examples
He really likes throwing paper planes to play.
Related words
Common phrases
to throw away trash
to roll dice
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 掉, which is often used in written Chinese or Mandarin to mean throw but can sound less natural in spoken Cantonese when referring to a forceful throw. Also, be careful not to use it for tossing something gently to someone, where 拋 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
