taai3 kyun4泰拳
Jyutpingtaai3 kyun4
Yaletaai kyùhn
Definition
Muay Thai; a traditional combat sport originating from Thailand.
colloquialsports
How it's used
Refers specifically to the combat sport originating from Thailand, often practiced in local gyms for fitness or self defense. It is common to pair this with the verb 打 to describe the act of training or sparring.
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zung3種jungExamples
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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.
