pai1 zaang1批㬹
Jyutpingpai1 zaang1
Yalepāi jāang
Definition
To elbow someone; to hit or nudge someone with one's elbow.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This term specifically describes the physical action of using the elbow as a weapon or a tool to push someone aside. It is frequently used in the context of crowded public transport where space is limited and physical contact is common. Unlike simply touching someone, it implies a forceful or deliberate movement.
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Do not confuse this with simply resting your elbow on a table, which is usually described using different verbs. This word carries a sense of aggression or unintended physical impact.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
