deng3 waan1掟彎掟弯

Jyutpingdeng3 waan1

Yaledeng wāan

動詞

Definition

To corner or make a sharp turn while steering or driving a vehicle.

colloquialtransportdaily actions

How it's used

Describes the physical action of steering a vehicle through a curve, often implying a degree of speed or skill. It is most commonly associated with driving cars, riding motorcycles, or cycling. The term captures the sharp, decisive movement of the steering wheel or handlebars rather than a gentle, gradual change in direction.

Examples

keoi5佢zaa1揸ce1車deng3掟waan1彎hou2好faai3快aa4呀。

He takes turns very fast when driving.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知dim2點joeng2樣deng3掟waan1彎sin1先on1安cyun4全？

Do you know how to take a turn safely?

Common phrases

gou1高cuk1速deng3掟waan1彎

taking a turn at high speed

deng3掟waan1彎gei6技seot6術

cornering technique

Common mistake

Avoid using this for walking or turning one's body, as it specifically implies the control of a vehicle. It is not used for turning a corner on foot, where you would simply use 轉彎.