dim2 goek3踮腳踮脚
Jyutpingdim2 goek3
Yaledím geuk
Definition
To stand or walk on tiptoe.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
踮腳 describes the physical action of raising the heels to increase height or move silently. While it is a standard verb, it is often used in casual settings to describe someone trying to peek over an obstacle or reach for a high shelf. It carries a sense of effort or stealth depending on the context.
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Common phrases
to stand on tiptoes
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 躡手躡腳, which specifically refers to walking quietly on tiptoes to avoid making noise. 踮腳 is primarily about the posture of standing on the toes rather than the act of walking stealthily.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
