wing6 taan3詠嘆咏叹
Jyutpingwing6 taan3
Yalewihng taan
Definition
To intone, sing, or chant in praise.
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How it's used
This term carries a literary and formal weight that is rarely encountered in casual daily speech. It is almost exclusively used in contexts involving poetry, classical literature, or dramatic performances where a rhythmic, melodic recitation is required. Using it in a standard conversation will sound overly theatrical or archaic.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general singing or talking. It specifically implies a stylized, rhythmic, or emotional vocal delivery rather than just speaking or singing a song.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
