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Jyutpinggaam1 ngaang6
Yalegāam ngaahng
Definition
By force, stubbornly, or reluctantly; persisting despite opposition or resistance.
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How it's used
Conveys a sense of stubborn insistence against resistance or logic. It implies that the action being performed is against the natural flow or the will of the person involved. It is frequently used when someone is trying to force a situation that is clearly not working out.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean physical strength or power. It specifically describes the act of forcing a situation or a person to comply, rather than the physical act of lifting or moving something heavy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
