bok3駁驳
Jyutpingbok3
Yalebok
Definition
To connect or join together.
colloquialdaily actionstechnology
How it's used
Beyond physical objects, this word is frequently used for abstract connections like phone lines, internet signals, or even extending hair. It implies a functional link where two parts become a continuous whole. When used for arguments or rebuttals, it takes on a different meaning of refuting or talking back.
Examples
The wire isn't long enough, help me connect it.
Can you help me transfer this call to the office?
Related words
Common phrases
to transfer a phone call
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 駁嘴, which means to talk back or argue with someone. While the character is the same, the context of a verbal confrontation is distinct from the physical act of joining things together.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
