gaau2攪搅
Jyutpinggaau2
Yalegáau
Definition
To stir; to move a liquid or paste in a circular motion with your hand or an implement.
colloquialdaily actionsfood
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of stirring liquids, this verb is extremely versatile in Cantonese for describing any act of manipulating, handling, or causing something to happen. It is frequently used to describe fixing a problem, organizing an event, or even causing trouble, as in 攪事.
Examples
This sauce needs to be stirred well before you eat it.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to mean 'to mix' in the sense of combining different ingredients together, where 撈 is usually the more appropriate choice.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
