dyun6 coeng2斷搶断抢
Jyutpingdyun6 coeng2
Yaledyuhn chéung
Definition
To scramble for; to compete, push, and grab to get something.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Describes an aggressive or unfair act of taking something before someone else can get it. It carries a strong negative connotation of being selfish or competitive in a rude way. You will often hear it used when someone cuts in line or steals an opportunity that was meant for another person.
Examples
He always snatches credit away from others.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搶劫, which refers to criminal robbery. 斷搶 is used for social situations, like grabbing a seat, a piece of food, or credit for work, rather than violent theft.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
