ham6冚
Jyutpingham6
Yalehahm
Definition
All; entire; whole.
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How it's used
Often used to emphasize the totality of a group or collection, especially when combined with other words like 唪唥. It carries a slightly informal or emphatic tone compared to standard words for all. When used in the phrase 冚家, it can range from a neutral description of a family to a very aggressive insult depending on the context and tone of voice.
Examples
He took away absolutely everything.
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Common mistake
Be extremely careful with the phrase 冚家, as it is the foundation for one of the most offensive profanities in Cantonese when used as a curse. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless you are certain of the social context and the specific nuance you are conveying.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
