tiu3 saan3跳傘跳伞
Jyutpingtiu3 saan3
Yaletiu saan
Definition
To parachute; to skydive.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the recreational or professional sport of skydiving rather than the military act of parachuting. It is often treated as a verb phrase, so you will frequently hear people say 去跳傘 to describe the activity as a trip or event.
Examples
Do you dare to skydive from high altitude?
He went to Australia to skydive last week.
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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.
