caap3 zuk1插足

Jyutpingcaap3 zuk1

Yalechaap jūk

動詞

Definition

To take part, join in, or intervene.

to participate; to join in
to intervene; to meddle

colloquialdaily actionspeople

How it's used

Carries a strong negative connotation of meddling or interfering in affairs where one is not welcome. While it can mean to participate, it is rarely used for positive or neutral collaboration. It often implies that the person is overstepping boundaries or intruding into private matters.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋king1傾gan2緊saang1生ji3意，nei5你m4唔hou2好caap3插zuk1足aa4呀。

They are discussing business, don't you go interfering.

le1呢gin2件si6事gam3咁fuk1複zaap6雜，nei5你dim2點gaai2解jiu3要caap3插zuk1足le1呢？

This matter is so complicated, why do you have to get involved?

Common phrases

caap3插zuk1足gam2感cing4情

to interfere in a relationship

caap3插zuk1足si6事mou6務

to meddle in affairs

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe joining a positive group activity or hobby, as it implies an unwelcome intrusion. Use 參與 instead for neutral or positive participation.