kwaang3逛
Jyutpingkwaang3
Yalekwaang
Definition
To stroll around aimlessly; to wander around a certain area or hang out.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
While 逛 is understood in Cantonese, it is often perceived as having a slightly Mandarin-influenced flavor compared to the more native 行街. It is frequently used in the context of leisure shopping or killing time in a specific neighborhood. Using the particle 吓 after the verb helps soften the tone, making the suggestion to stroll sound more casual and inviting.
Examples
Did you go anywhere to hang out today?
Related words
Common phrases
to hang out or go shopping
Common mistake
Avoid using 逛 to mean walking from one specific point to another, as it implies aimless movement or browsing. For purposeful travel, use 行路 or 去.
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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.
