jap6 zeon1入樽
Jyutpingjap6 zeon1
Yaleyahp jēun
Definition
To dunk a basketball; to perform a slam dunk.
colloquialsports
How it's used
This term is specifically used for the basketball move and carries a sense of athleticism and power. While it functions as a verb, it is also commonly used as a noun to describe the action itself. It is the standard term used by sports commentators and fans in Hong Kong.
Examples
He jumps really high and dunks with ease.
Have you ever tried dunking in a game?
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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.
