do6馱驮
Jyutpingdo6
Yaledoh
Definition
To carry something on one's back with a bent waist.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical posture of bending the waist to support a load on the back. While it is standard for animals like camels, using it for humans implies a heavy or cumbersome burden that forces the body into a stooped position. It is distinct from the general verb 孭, which simply means to carry something on the back regardless of posture.
Examples
He is carrying a whole bag of rice on his back walking home.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 馱 interchangeably with 孭, but 馱 carries a stronger connotation of the physical strain and the bent-over posture required by the weight. Use 孭 for everyday items like backpacks, and reserve 馱 for heavy, awkward loads.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
