fu2 zaau2虎爪
Jyutpingfu2 zaau2
Yalefú jáau
Definition
A tiger's claw, or a tense martial arts grip resembling a tiger's claw.
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How it's used
This term is used metaphorically to describe a hand that is tensed into a claw-like shape, usually to exert significant pressure or to hold onto something firmly. It often implies a sense of aggression or intense focus in the grip. While it can refer to the physical anatomy of a tiger, it is most commonly applied to human hands in a state of high tension.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a gentle or casual hold, as it specifically implies a forceful, claw-like grip that might be uncomfortable or threatening to the person being held.
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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.
