zong6 baan2撞板
Jyutpingzong6 baan2
Yalejohng báan
Definition
To make a big mistake or fail due to ignorance or lack of experience.
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How it's used
This expression vividly captures the feeling of walking straight into a hidden obstacle, much like bumping into a board. It is frequently used to describe the inevitable mistakes made by beginners or people who act without thinking through the consequences. It carries a slightly humorous or exasperated tone rather than being purely critical.
Examples
You are new to this, it is very easy to mess up.
He messed up again this time, he really does not learn.
Related words
Common phrases
to keep making mistakes constantly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal physical collision. While it uses the verb 撞, it is strictly idiomatic and refers to failure or social blunders, not actual accidents involving objects.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
