haa6 co3下挫
Jyutpinghaa6 co3
Yalehah cho
Definition
To fall, drop, or plunge quickly and sharply as a result of a stimulus.
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How it's used
Focuses on a sharp, sudden decline often triggered by a specific negative event or shock. Unlike the more neutral or gradual drop implied by 下跌, this word carries a sense of intensity and speed that suggests a loss of momentum or stability.
Examples
The stock market plunged today, everyone needs to be careful.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for gradual or minor changes, as it implies a significant and concerning drop. It is primarily reserved for formal contexts like finance, statistics, or abstract concepts like morale and confidence, rather than describing the physical movement of everyday objects.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
