tau4 se6投射
Jyutpingtau4 se6
Yaletàuh seh
Definition
To throw or cast a projectile, or to project light onto a surface.
- to throw or cast a projectile
- to project or cast light onto a surface
neutraldaily actionssports
How it's used
This term is formal and often carries a technical or scientific connotation, such as in physics or sports analysis. In everyday casual speech, people almost always prefer using 掟 or 拋 instead of 投射. Using it in a normal conversation about throwing things can sound overly academic or stiff.
Examples
He threw the ball into the basket with a lot of force.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this word as a direct translation for any kind of throwing, but it sounds unnatural in daily life. It is better reserved for describing trajectories, light, or specific sports techniques.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
