kam2 bo1扻波
Jyutpingkam2 bo1
Yalekám bō
Definition
To hit or smash a ball hard toward the ground.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Primarily used in sports like volleyball or badminton, this term describes a powerful downward strike. It captures the aggressive, forceful motion of driving the ball into the opponent's court. It is strictly a colloquial verb and sounds unnatural if used in formal sports reporting.
Examples
Do you really need to smash the ball that hard?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe hitting a ball in general, as it specifically implies a downward, high-velocity smash. Using it for a gentle tap or a serve will confuse listeners.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
