coeng1搶抢
Jyutpingcoeng1
Yalechēung
Definition
To rob, loot, or snatch; to take something by force.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the sudden, forceful, and often aggressive nature of taking something away from someone. It is frequently used in everyday speech to describe non-criminal but rude behavior, such as children snatching toys from each other or people grabbing food from a shared plate before others can reach it.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean stealing in a stealthy or non-confrontational way, such as pickpocketing or shoplifting, which would be better described as 偷.
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