caap3插
Jyutpingcaap3
Yalechaap
Definition
To insert, thrust, or stick a long, thin, or flat object into something else.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of inserting objects, this verb is frequently used in technical contexts for plugging cables into sockets or ports. It also carries a metaphorical sense of cutting into a queue or interrupting a conversation, which is considered quite rude in social settings.
Examples
Help me put the pen back into the pen holder.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe putting large or bulky items into containers, as it specifically implies a piercing or sliding motion suitable for thin, pointed, or strip-like objects.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
