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Definition
Backboard in basketball, or a rebound.
- backboard
- rebound
colloquialsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the backboard in basketball, but is most frequently used in the context of grabbing a rebound. When talking about the action of securing the ball after a missed shot, it is common to use the full term 籃板球 or simply say 搶籃板. It functions as a standard sports term used by both professional commentators and casual players on the court.
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faai3塊faiExamples
He jumped really high and grabbed the rebound.
Who do you think is the best at rebounding in this game?
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Common mistake
Beginners often confuse the physical board with the action of rebounding. While 籃板 refers to the object, you must use 搶籃板 or 抓籃板 when describing the act of catching the ball.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
