haang4 haa5行吓
Jyutpinghaang4 haa5
Yalehàahng háh
Definition
To take a short walk; to stroll around.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
The suffix 吓 acts as a verbal modifier to indicate a brief or casual duration of an action. It softens the tone of a request or suggestion, making it sound less like a formal command and more like a relaxed invitation. It is frequently used with verbs of movement or observation to imply a quick, low-stakes activity.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 吓 with verbs that describe instantaneous actions or states that cannot be performed for a short duration, such as 贏 or 識.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
