pung3 zong6碰撞
Jyutpingpung3 zong6
Yalepung johng
Definition
To collide, hit, or bump into each other with significant force.
neutraldaily actionssports
How it's used
Focuses on physical impact between two solid objects or people, often implying a degree of force or suddenness. While it can describe accidents, it is also frequently used in sports contexts to describe physical contact between players. It carries a more formal or descriptive tone compared to the more common colloquial verb 撞.
Examples
The two of them collided in the hallway.
Walk carefully and try not to bump into people.
Related words
Common phrases
collide with each other
a collision occurs
Common mistake
Learners often use 碰撞 for abstract concepts like clashing ideas or schedules, but in Cantonese, 撞 or 撞期 is much more natural for those situations. Reserve 碰撞 primarily for physical, tangible impacts.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
