gwan2 dung6滾動滚动
Jyutpinggwan2 dung6
Yalegwán duhng
Definition
To roll; to move by turning over and over on a surface.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 滾動 is the standard term for rolling, native speakers often prefer the more colloquial 轆 when describing the physical action of moving an object across a surface. 滾動 is frequently reserved for more formal or technical contexts, such as describing the movement of celestial bodies or mechanical parts. In casual speech, using 轆 feels much more natural for everyday items like balls, bottles, or even eggs used for healing.
Examples
The ball rolled down from the top of the hill.
Related words
Common phrases
rolling movement
Common mistake
Do not confuse 滾動 with 滾, which is a common slang term meaning to get lost or to boil. Using 滾動 to tell someone to leave will sound bizarrely formal and incorrect.
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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.
