nam2 haa5諗嚇谂吓
Jyutpingnam2 haa5
Yalenám háh
Definition
To consider or think about something.
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How it's used
Adding the aspect marker 嚇 softens the verb 諗, turning a direct command to think into a suggestion to ponder or reflect. It implies a relaxed, non-urgent approach to decision-making. You will often hear this used when someone is being pressured to give an immediate answer but wants to buy time.
Examples
Think about it first, then get back to me tomorrow.
You really need to think about this matter, don't decide so quickly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 諗下, but 諗嚇 is the standard way to write the sound of the 'a' particle that indicates a brief or casual action. Avoid using it for deep, long-term contemplation, where just saying 諗 is more appropriate.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
