ham6陷
Jyutpingham6
Yalehahm
Definition
To sink, cave in, or sag downwards.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical state of being trapped or submerged in a soft surface like mud, sand, or a hole. While it can describe structural sinking, it is most commonly used in casual speech to describe feet or wheels getting trapped in soft ground. It carries a sense of being unable to pull oneself out easily.
Examples
The car got stuck in the mud pit, what should we do?
His foot sank into the sand.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌, which means to fall down. Use 陷 when the subject is partially or fully submerged or stuck within a surface, rather than just hitting the ground.
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Grammar guides
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