taan3 hei3歎氣叹气
Jyutpingtaan3 hei3
Yaletaan hei
Definition
To sigh or heave a sigh.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a physical release of breath often linked to feeling helpless, frustrated, or weary. It is distinct from crying or sobbing, focusing specifically on the audible exhale that signals a shift in mood or a loss of patience.
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Avoid using this to describe physical breathing difficulties or medical shortness of breath, as it specifically implies an emotional or psychological state.
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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.
