cing3掅
Jyutpingcing3
Yaleching
Definition
To pull, lift, or grab something up with one's hands.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically implies holding something by a handle or a strap, often with one hand hanging down. It is distinct from 拎, which is a more general term for carrying or taking something. You will often hear it used when someone is carrying shopping bags or a briefcase.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for carrying things in your arms or on your back, as it strictly refers to items suspended from the hand. If you are holding a child's hand to pull them up, use 扯 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
