zau2 dung6走動走动
Jyutpingzau2 dung6
Yalejáu duhng
Definition
To walk around; to move about.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the act of moving about or circulating within a space, rather than simply walking from one point to another. It is frequently used to suggest taking a break from a sedentary activity to stretch or get some blood flowing. The term implies a casual, non-purposeful movement rather than a directed commute.
Examples
You have been sitting there for too long, get up and walk around a bit.
He is always walking around the office, it is hard to focus on work.
Related words
Common phrases
walking around everywhere
get up and move around
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean walking to a specific destination, as it implies aimless or repetitive movement within a confined area. Use 去 or 行去 when you have a clear goal or location in mind.
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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.
