zong6 can1撞嚫
Jyutpingzong6 can1
Yalejohng chān
Definition
To bump into; to collide with; to hurt oneself by hitting something.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
The suffix 嚫 acts as a resultative complement indicating that an action has caused a minor injury or physical impact. It is specifically used for accidental collisions rather than intentional hitting. You will often hear it used when someone hurts a body part by hitting it against furniture or a wall.
Examples
I accidentally bumped my foot earlier.
Walk carefully, or you might bump into someone later.
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Common mistake
Do not use 撞嚫 to describe a car accident or a violent fight, as those usually require the verb 撞車 or 打交. It is reserved for smaller, everyday physical mishaps.
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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.
