dik1 / lik6 / diu2 / joek6扚
Jyutpingdik1 / lik6 / diu2 / joek6
Yaledīk / lihk / díu / yeuhk
Definition
To lift up, pick up, or carry an object.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of lifting or picking something up, often implying a bit of effort or a quick motion. It is frequently used interchangeably with 拎, but 扚 often carries a nuance of lifting something from a surface or picking it up to move it elsewhere. It is a very common, everyday verb in spoken Cantonese for handling objects.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 拎, which is more general and can mean to hold or carry over a distance, whereas 扚 specifically emphasizes the initial act of lifting or picking up.
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