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Definition
A snowball; snow rolled or formed into a ball.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a ball made of snow, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe situations that grow rapidly in size or complexity, similar to the English idiom snowball effect. It is common to hear it used with the verb 滾 to describe the process of something accumulating or spiraling out of control.
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They are playing at rolling snowballs in the park.
Have you ever seen how big a snowball can get?
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Common phrases
to roll a snowball or to snowball into something bigger
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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.
