ham1勘
Jyutpingham1
Yalehām
Definition
To proofread, collate, investigate, or examine on the spot.
- to proofread, collate, or verify text
- to investigate or examine on the spot
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in formal or academic contexts like 校勘, this character is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech. When it does appear in conversation, it is almost always replaced by the more common 校對 or 睇過. Using it in casual settings can sound overly literary or stiff.
Examples
Can you help me proofread this document for typos?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 堪, which is used in terms like 堪稱 or 不堪. Learners often mix these up because they share the same phonetic component.
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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.
