coeng2 loek6搶掠抢掠
Jyutpingcoeng2 loek6
Yalechéung leuhk
Definition
To loot, plunder, or rob using violence.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of violent seizure or pillaging, often implying a chaotic or lawless situation. It carries a much stronger and more criminal connotation than simply stealing, as it suggests a large scale or aggressive confrontation.
Examples
The thugs rushed in to loot the shop.
Are they trying to loot this place?
Related words
Common phrases
looted completely
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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