zuk1觸触
Jyutpingzuk1
Yalejūk
Definition
To touch, contact, or encounter.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in modern Cantonese rather than a standalone verb. It appears most frequently in formal or compound words like 接觸 or 觸摸. Using it as a simple verb for physical contact often sounds literary or unnatural compared to the common colloquial verb 掂.
Examples
Have they touched upon this matter?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct synonym for the physical action of touching, but native speakers almost exclusively use 掂 or 摸 in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
