paang4 zoeng3膨脹膨胀
Jyutpingpaang4 zoeng3
Yalepàahng jeung
Definition
To expand physically in size; to inflate.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts to describe physical expansion due to heat or pressure. When discussing economic inflation, the term 通脹 is preferred over the full form 膨脹. It is rarely used to describe abstract concepts like ego or ambition in casual speech.
Examples
The balloon is expanding until it is about to burst.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe getting fat or gaining weight, as that would sound like a medical or scientific anomaly rather than a natural process.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
