tau4 daan2投彈投弹
Jyutpingtau4 daan2
Yaletàuh dáan
Definition
To drop a bomb from the air.
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How it's used
Primarily used in military or technical contexts, this term is formal and rarely appears in casual daily conversation. It functions as a precise verb for the act of releasing ordnance from an aircraft. When discussing general explosions or attacks, speakers usually prefer more common verbs like 炸.
Examples
The plane dropped a bomb while flying over our heads.
Are they preparing to drop a bomb there?
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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.
