feng6揈
Jyutpingfeng6
Yalefehng
Definition
To throw or fling aimlessly.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the physical motion of swinging or flinging something with force rather than the act of placing or giving. It often implies a lack of care or a sense of frustration, as if the object is being discarded or shaken off. It is frequently used in the context of limbs, such as swinging arms while walking or shaking off someone's grip.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 掟, which specifically means to throw something at a target with intent. 揈 carries a sense of wild, uncontrolled movement or swinging, whereas 掟 is a deliberate act of tossing or hurling.
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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.
