gat6趌
Jyutpinggat6
Yalegaht
Definition
To limp, or to rudely order someone to leave.
- to limp; to hobble
- slangto order someone to leave impolitely; to tell someone to get lost
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This word functions as both a verb for limping and a harsh imperative for dismissal. When used to tell someone to leave, it carries a strong sense of annoyance or contempt, making it far more aggressive than standard phrases like 行開. The pronunciation often shifts depending on the speaker's regional accent, but the meaning remains consistent in both contexts.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 踢, which means to kick. Using 趌 when you mean to kick will cause confusion as it specifically describes the gait of someone with an injury or the act of shooing someone away.
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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.
