cuk1簇
Jyutpingcuk1
Yalechūk
Definition
To crowd or gather together, or a classifier for bunched objects.
- to crowd; to gather together
- a classifier for bunched objects
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used in spoken Cantonese to describe people or objects clustering or huddling together. It often implies a sense of density or physical proximity that feels slightly cluttered or packed. While it can function as a verb, it is frequently paired with 埋 to emphasize the action of gathering into a group.
Examples
They are huddled together chatting.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 迫, which specifically implies the pressure of being in a tight, uncomfortable space. 簇 focuses more on the act of gathering or the state of being bunched together rather than the feeling of being squeezed.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
