zong6 dou3*2撞到
Jyutpingzong6 dou3*2
Yalejohng dóu3*
Definition
To bump into, collide with, or unexpectedly run into someone or something.
- to collide with; to bump into; to crash into
- to meet by chance; to run into; to come across
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Use this verb for both physical collisions and accidental social encounters. When referring to meeting someone unexpectedly, it implies a sense of surprise or serendipity. It is significantly more common in casual speech than the more formal 遇見.
Examples
I ran into an old classmate on the street earlier.
Related words
Common phrases
to bump into someone head-on or catch someone red-handed
to crash into something with great force
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 撞見, which specifically implies catching someone in the act of doing something, often something they wanted to keep hidden.
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