wan6 zeon3混進混进
Jyutpingwan6 zeon3
Yalewahn jeun
Definition
To infiltrate; to sneak or slip into a place unnoticed.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Focuses on the act of entering a space or group surreptitiously, often implying the person does not have the proper authorization or invitation. It carries a sense of deception or stealth, distinguishing it from simply entering a place quietly.
Examples
He snuck into the party to have fun.
How did you manage to sneak into that meeting?
Related words
Common phrases
to blend into the crowd
to sneak into the venue
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 潛入, which often implies a more serious or dangerous context like espionage or criminal activity. 混進 is more versatile and can be used for social situations like sneaking into a private event or a restricted area.
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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.
