tau4 laam4投籃投篮
Jyutpingtau4 laam4
Yaletàuh làahm
Definition
To shoot a basketball; throwing the ball into the hoop to score points.
colloquialsports
How it's used
While 投籃 is understood in sports contexts, local players overwhelmingly prefer 射波 or 射籃 when speaking naturally. Using 投籃 sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, similar to how one might describe the action in a textbook or a sports commentary rather than in a casual pickup game.
Examples
Where do you usually like to shoot baskets?
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Common mistake
Avoid using 投籃 to mean throwing other objects into a container, as it is strictly tied to basketball. Use 掟 for general throwing actions.
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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.
