caam1 fu4攙扶搀扶
Jyutpingcaam1 fu4
Yalechāam fùh
Definition
To help someone stand up or walk by holding their arm.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of supporting someone by the arm or elbow to ensure their stability. It implies a sense of care and respect, often used when assisting the elderly or those with limited mobility. While 扶 is a general term for support, 攙扶 highlights the collaborative movement of walking together.
Examples
Grandma's feet hurt, she needs someone to help her walk downstairs.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this for general support, but it is specifically for physical assistance while moving. It is not used for metaphorical support like helping someone with a project or providing emotional comfort.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
