doeng1啄
Jyutpingdoeng1
Yaledēung
Definition
A sharp, protruding, or pointed part of an object.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to small, sharp, or pointed protrusions on the surface of an object. It is often used to describe hazards like a jagged corner or a splinter that could cause a scratch. While it shares the same character as the verb for birds pecking, its use as a noun for a physical point is distinct and common in daily warnings.
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There is a sharp spike here, be careful not to get hurt.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 啄 as a verb meaning to peck, which is common in the context of birds or when someone is nagging or complaining.
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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.
