gwan2輥辊
Jyutpinggwan2
Yalegwán
Definition
To roll, revolve, or turn around.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily for objects that rotate while moving across a surface, like a ball or a wheel. It carries a sense of continuous motion and is distinct from simple rotation in place, which is often described using different verbs.
Examples
The wheel is rolling there.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 滾, which is used for boiling liquids or as a slang term for getting lost or leaving abruptly.
Grammar color guide
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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.
