ceoi4捶
Jyutpingceoi4
Yalechèuih
Definition
A classifier for the number of times someone is punched; a blow or punch.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of punching with a closed fist, distinguishing it from general slapping or hitting. It is almost exclusively used when describing a forceful, singular strike delivered by hand. While it functions as a measure word, it is frequently used as a noun itself to describe the impact of the punch.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揼, which is often used for pounding or hammering, or 打, which is a generic verb for hitting. Using 捶 for a slap or a kick will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
