gam6 zung1㩒鐘㩒钟
Jyutpinggam6 zung1
Yalegahm jūng
Definition
To ring the bell; to press a doorbell or call button.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
This verb is specifically used for pressing a button to signal someone, such as a doorbell or a buzzer. It is frequently used in the context of public transport, like when a passenger presses the button to signal the driver to stop the bus. The character 㩒 is a common Cantonese-specific verb meaning to press or push with a finger.
Examples
Can you ring the bell for me and ask them to open the door?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 按門鈴, which sounds unnatural in daily Hong Kong speech. Stick to 㩒鐘 for doorbells and buzzers alike.
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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.
