laam4爁
Jyutpinglaam4
Yalelàahm
Definition
To roast or to burn.
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How it's used
Primarily used in spoken Cantonese to describe the process of roasting or grilling over an open flame or high heat. It often carries a sense of intensity, implying that the food is being cooked quickly or is on the verge of charring. It is frequently paired with the particle 下 to describe a continuous, ongoing cooking process.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 燒, which is a more general term for burning or grilling. 爁 specifically emphasizes the action of applying high heat to the surface, often resulting in a charred or crispy texture.
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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.
