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Jyutpingzoeng3 daai6
Yalejeung daaih
Definition
To swell, expand, or distend.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical increase in volume or size, often implying internal pressure or growth. It is frequently used for biological growth like pregnancy or physical reactions like dough rising or materials swelling due to moisture. Unlike more abstract verbs for growth, it carries a sense of outward tension or filling up space.
Examples
After blowing air into this balloon, it slowly expanded.
Have you seen the bread expanding inside the oven yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for abstract concepts like business growth or personal development, where 增長 or 發展 are more appropriate. It is strictly for physical objects or body parts that visibly distend.
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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.
