laai1 tyun5拉斷拉断
Jyutpinglaai1 tyun5
Yalelāai tyúhn
Definition
To pull until broken; to snap, tear, or pull off by force.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of breaking something by pulling it with force. It implies tension or stretching until the material fails, unlike 拆開 which implies taking something apart methodically. It is frequently used for flexible objects like ropes, threads, or straps.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for breaking rigid objects like glass or wood, where 整爛 or 整斷 is more appropriate. It specifically requires the action of pulling.
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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.
