do2嚲亸
Jyutpingdo2
Yaledó
Definition
To hang down, or to recite.
- to hang down
- to recite
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe something drooping or hanging loosely, such as a piece of clothing or a body part. It carries a sense of gravity acting on an object that has lost its tension or posture. While it can technically mean to recite in literary contexts, this usage is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 耷, which is much more common for describing a head or ears that are drooping due to sadness or fatigue. Using 嚲 in casual conversation can sound slightly formal or archaic to native speakers.
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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.
