ham2扻
Jyutpingham2
Yalehám
Definition
To bump, collide, or bang against.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical impact of a body part against a hard surface, often implying a sudden or accidental motion. While it can describe a collision between two objects, it is most frequently used when a person hits their own body part against something else. It carries a slightly more violent or forceful connotation than the general term 撞.
Examples
He wasn't looking where he was going and bumped his head.
Related words
Common phrases
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 撞, which is a generic term for collision. Remember that 扻 is specifically used for the forceful impact of a body part, whereas 撞 is used for vehicles, objects, or people bumping into each other in a general sense.
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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.
