dau1 zyu6兜住
Jyutpingdau1 zyu6
Yaledāu jyuh
Definition
To catch or hold something from underneath, typically to prevent it from falling.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the action of using a container, piece of clothing, or one's hands to catch or support something. It implies a sense of cradling or preventing items from falling out, rather than just grasping them tightly. Often used when someone makes a makeshift pouch with their shirt or apron to carry loose objects.
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Do not confuse this with 拎, which simply means to carry or hold something in your hand. 兜住 specifically emphasizes the act of catching or cradling items to keep them together.
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