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Yaledaahp
Definition
To handcuff, lock up, or arrest someone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term is highly specific to police procedure and carries a gritty, informal tone. It functions as a transitive verb that implies both the physical act of applying handcuffs and the subsequent legal detention. You will mostly hear it in crime dramas or when people are gossiping about someone getting arrested.
Examples
The police handcuffed him immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
handcuff and take to the police station
Common mistake
Do not use this word for locking doors or securing objects with padlocks, as it specifically refers to human wrists being restrained by police equipment. For general locking, use 鎖 instead.
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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.
