gat1 soeng1拮傷拮伤
Jyutpinggat1 soeng1
Yalegāt sēung
Definition
To be injured by being stabbed; pierced
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on injuries caused by pointed or sharp objects like needles, thorns, or fish bones. It implies a puncture wound rather than a cut or a scrape. The term is very common in everyday life when dealing with minor household accidents.
Examples
m4 siu2 sam1 gat1 soeng1 zo2 zek3 sau2 zi2 aa4
唔小心拮傷咗隻手指呀。
I accidentally poked and injured my finger.
nei5 hai6 mai6 bei2 zi1 zam1 gat1 soeng1 zo2
你係咪俾支針拮傷咗？
Did you get poked and injured by the needle?
Related words
Common phrases
bei2 zam1 gat1 soeng1
俾針拮傷
poked by a needle
bei2 gwat1 gat1 soeng1
俾骨拮傷
poked by a bone
Common mistake
Do not use this for cuts caused by blades or knives, as those are typically described using 𠝹傷. This word specifically requires a piercing action.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
