cuk1亍
Jyutpingcuk1
Yalechūk
Definition
To step with the right foot, or to take small steps.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 一亍一亍 to describe an uneven or limping gait. It specifically captures the visual rhythm of someone favoring one leg while walking. It is a highly descriptive, colloquial term that is rarely seen in formal writing.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 行, as 亍 is strictly restricted to describing the specific manner of walking rather than the act of walking itself. It is almost never used as a standalone verb.
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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.
