gat6 hei2 san1趷起身

Jyutpinggat6 hei2 san1

Yalegaht héi sān

Definition

To stand up, rise, or raise oneself up.

colloquialdaily actionsbody

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the physical action of pushing one's body upward from a seated or lying position. It carries a sense of suddenness or intent, often implying that the person is about to leave or take action. Unlike the more neutral 企起身, this term emphasizes the initial lift or the effort of rising.

Examples

keoi5佢gat6趷hei2起san1身soeng2想zau2走，bei2俾ngo5我giu3叫zyu6住zo2咗。

He stood up to leave, but I called him back.

nei5你zou6做me1咩gat6趷hei2起san1身aa4呀？co5坐dai1低maan6慢maan2慢gong2講。

Why are you standing up? Sit down and talk slowly.

Common phrases

gat6趷hei2起san1身zau2走

to stand up and leave

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with just standing, as it specifically captures the transition from a lower position to an upright one. It is not used for standing in the sense of remaining in an upright position for a long duration.