pan1噴喷
Jyutpingpan1
Yalepān
Definition
To spray, spout, eject, or gush out.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of liquids or gases being ejected, this word is frequently used to describe the act of spraying perfume or air freshener. It also carries a figurative meaning in slang, where it refers to someone talking nonsense or spouting off about something in an annoying or aggressive way.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 射, which is specifically used for shooting or projecting something with force, often implying a narrow stream or a projectile, whereas 噴 typically involves a mist, spray, or a wider dispersion.
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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.
