cing3 hei2掅起
Jyutpingcing3 hei2
Yaleching héi
Definition
To lift up or carry using one's hands.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the action of lifting or carrying something by hand, often implying that the object is dangling or held by a handle. It is frequently used for carrying shopping bags or luggage. Unlike general verbs for lifting, this carries a sense of physical effort and the specific posture of holding something down by one's side.
Examples
He lifted some heavy things and ended up with back pain.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拎, which is a more general term for taking or holding something. 掅起 emphasizes the act of lifting an object up from the ground or a surface, whereas 拎 focuses on the state of carrying or holding.
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Grammar guides
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