zing2 can1整嚫
Jyutpingzing2 can1
Yalejíng chān
Definition
To hurt oneself; to get injured or wounded.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This verb specifically describes an accidental injury or causing harm to a body part. It carries a sense of unintended consequence, often used when someone is being careless or clumsy. It is frequently paired with body parts to specify exactly what was hurt.
Examples
Did he hurt himself anywhere when he fell?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 跌親, which specifically means to fall and get hurt. While 跌親 implies a fall as the cause, 整嚫 is a general term for causing an injury through any accidental action.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
