long1啷
Jyutpinglong1
Yalelōng
Definition
To pad or place a wedge underneath something to level it, raise it, or make it stable.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used for rinsing the mouth or cleaning containers with a quick swirl of liquid. It implies a swift, repetitive motion of water inside a cavity or vessel. Unlike washing with soap or scrubbing, this action relies solely on the movement of water to dislodge debris.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 沖, which typically refers to a more thorough washing or showering. 啷 specifically requires the liquid to be swished around inside an object or the mouth.
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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.
