zoeng2 soeng6 aat3掌上壓掌上压
Jyutpingzoeng2 soeng6 aat3
Yalejéung seuhng aat
Definition
Push-up; press-up, a physical exercise done by raising and lowering the body using the arms.
colloquialsportsbody
How it's used
This term is the standard way to refer to the exercise in Hong Kong. It is commonly used in both casual gym talk and formal physical education settings. Unlike some other exercises that have adopted English loanwords, this term remains the dominant choice for native speakers.
Measure word
haa5下háhExamples
He does fifty push-ups every day.
Remember to keep your back straight when you do push-ups.
Related words
Common phrases
to do push-ups
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
