fu2 cung3俯衝俯冲
Jyutpingfu2 cung3
Yalefú chung
Definition
To dive; to move downward at a very high speed.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the rapid, steep downward movement of birds, aircraft, or extreme sports enthusiasts. It carries a sense of high speed and deliberate trajectory, distinguishing it from simply falling or dropping. While it can be used metaphorically in finance to describe a sudden drop in prices, its primary association remains physical movement through the air.
Examples
Is the fighter jet preparing to dive and attack?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌, which is a general term for falling down or dropping. 俯衝 implies a controlled, intentional, or aerodynamic downward path, whereas 跌 is often accidental or passive.
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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.
