tou5 dam1肚䏙
Jyutpingtou5 dam1
Yaletóuh dām
Definition
Belly; tummy; abdomen.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the soft, rounded, or protruding nature of a belly rather than the anatomical region. It is often used affectionately or when describing someone who has a bit of a paunch, particularly in children or when referring to a full stomach after a meal. The term carries a playful and informal nuance that makes it sound much softer than the standard 肚.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
His tummy is round and plump, just like a ball.
Related words
Common phrases
a bloated, distended belly
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal or medical contexts, as it is strictly colloquial and carries a cute or descriptive connotation that would sound unprofessional in a clinical setting.
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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.
