paan1 dang1攀登
Jyutpingpaan1 dang1
Yalepāan dāng
Definition
To climb, scale, or clamber up something by holding on with one's hands.
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How it's used
攀登 carries a formal or literary tone, often implying a sense of achievement or a difficult, arduous journey. In everyday casual conversation, people almost always use 爬 instead of 攀登. You will mostly encounter this word in written contexts, news reports, or when describing professional mountaineering activities.
Examples
He really likes climbing that high mountain.
Have you tried climbing this cliff yet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 攀登 for simple actions like climbing a ladder or a small tree, as it sounds overly dramatic and unnatural. Stick to 爬 for common, everyday climbing tasks.
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Grammar guides
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