leon4掄抡
Jyutpingleon4
Yalelèuhn
Definition
To swing one's arms or a heavy object, or to spend money lavishly.
- to swing one's arms or a heavy object
- slangto fling or spend money lavishly
colloquialdaily actionsmoney
How it's used
Primarily describes a wide, forceful sweeping motion of the arm, often implying a lack of control or a sudden burst of energy. When applied to money, it carries a strong sense of recklessness or spending without hesitation, similar to throwing cash around. It is rarely used for gentle or precise movements.
Examples
He swung the hammer, wanting to break the door.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拎, which simply means to carry or hold something. 掄 implies a dynamic, swinging action, whereas 拎 is a static or neutral verb for picking something up.
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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.
