zaat3 maa5札馬札马
Jyutpingzaat3 maa5
Yalejat máh
Definition
The horse stance in Kung Fu
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the foundational stance in Chinese martial arts where the legs are spread wide and knees bent. While it is a technical term from martial arts, it is often used metaphorically in daily life to describe someone who is standing very firmly or refusing to budge from a position.
Examples
si1 fu2 giu3 ngo5 mui5 jat6 dou1 jiu3 lin6 zaat3 maa5
師傅叫我每日都要練札馬。
The master tells me I must practice the horse stance every day.
nei5 zaat3 maa5 zaap3 dak1 gam3 wan2 lin6 zo2 hou2 noi6 aa4
你札馬札得咁穩，練咗好耐呀？
You hold your horse stance so steadily, have you been practicing for a long time?
Related words
Common phrases
lin6 zaat3 maa5
練札馬
practice the horse stance
zaap3 dak1 wan2
札得穩
hold the stance steadily
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
