ging1 dung6驚動惊动
Jyutpingging1 dung6
Yalegīng duhng
Definition
To trouble, disturb, or alert others about a significant matter.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of causing an unnecessary stir or bringing unwanted attention to a situation. It is frequently used when someone wants to resolve a problem quietly without escalating it to higher authorities or outsiders. The tone is often one of caution or restraint.
Examples
Don't bother the boss for such a small matter.
Is it necessary to involve the police?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 驚, which simply means to be scared or afraid. While 驚動 involves the concept of fear or alarm, it specifically focuses on the act of disturbing or alerting someone else, rather than the internal feeling of being frightened.
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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.
