sin3𨃩
Jyutpingsin3
Yalesin
Definition
To slip, slide, or lose one's footing.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical act of losing footing due to a slippery surface. It is frequently followed by the particle 親 to indicate the result of the action, specifically that someone has slipped and potentially hurt themselves or lost their balance.
Examples
The floor is very wet, be careful not to slip.
He slipped once while walking, luckily he didn't fall down.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跣, which is often used to describe the surface itself being slippery or the act of sliding on a surface, whereas 𨃩 specifically emphasizes the sudden loss of footing.
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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.
