fit1𢞵
Jyutpingfit1
Yalefīt
Definition
To whip, cane, or hit with a thin stick.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically evokes the sound and action of a thin, flexible object like a rattan cane striking skin. It carries a strong connotation of corporal punishment within a domestic or traditional school setting. While it can describe the physical act, it is most frequently used as a stern threat to discipline children.
Examples
When I was little, my mom would often cane me.
Related words
Common phrases
to cane with a rattan stick
Common mistake
Do not use this word for general hitting or punching, as those actions use different verbs like 打 or 揼. It is strictly reserved for whipping or striking with a thin, switch-like implement.
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