pung3 soeng5碰上

Jyutpingpung3 soeng5

Yalepung séuhng

動詞Rare

Definition

To encounter an unpleasant situation, or to bump into someone unexpectedly.

to run into or encounter an unpleasant situation
to meet someone unexpectedly; to bump into

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How it's used

While 碰上 can be used for neutral or positive encounters, it is frequently employed to describe running into unexpected difficulties or unpleasant situations. It carries a sense of chance or lack of planning, making it distinct from planned meetings. In casual speech, it is often interchangeable with 撞到.

Examples

ngo5我haang4行gaai1街go2嗰zan6陣pung3碰soeng5上go3個gau6舊tung4同hok6學。

I bumped into an old classmate while walking on the street.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪pung3碰soeng5上zo2咗di1啲me1咩maa4麻faan4煩si6事aa4呀？

Did you run into some kind of trouble?

Common phrases

pung3碰soeng5上maa4麻faan4煩

to run into trouble

pung3碰soeng5上hou2好wan6運

to encounter good luck

Common mistake

Learners often use 碰上 for planned meetings, but it specifically implies an accidental or coincidental encounter. Avoid using it for scheduled appointments or deliberate social gatherings.