jyun4 dam1 dam1圓揼揼圆揼揼
Jyutpingjyun4 dam1 dam1
Yaleyùhn dām dām
Definition
Plump and round; circular and chubby.
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How it's used
This reduplicative adjective emphasizes a perfect, plump, or cute roundness. It is often used to describe things that are not just geometrically circular, but also possess a sense of volume or softness, such as a baby's face or a chubby pet. The suffix 揼揼 adds a playful, informal tone that makes the description feel more vivid and affectionate.
Examples
The ball is perfectly round, it is so cute.
Why is your head so round?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe abstract concepts or flat shapes like a coin or a plate, as it implies a three dimensional, often soft or cute quality. For purely geometric or flat circles, stick to 圓.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
