wan5抎
Jyutpingwan5
Yalewáhn
Definition
To lose, throw away, or discard something.
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How it's used
Primarily used in spoken Cantonese to describe losing an object, often implying carelessness or misplacing something. While it can technically refer to pronunciation in some specific regional dialects, that usage is virtually non-existent in modern Hong Kong Cantonese. Stick to using it for misplaced items to avoid confusion.
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Do not confuse this with 輸, which specifically refers to losing a game, a bet, or money in a competition. Use 抎 for physical objects that have gone missing.
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Grammar guides
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