gin3㨴
Jyutpinggin3
Yalegin
Definition
To lift up a cover or lid, uncovering what was underneath.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical action of removing a cover or lid to reveal what is underneath. It implies a sudden or deliberate movement rather than a slow, careful one. It is frequently used with directional particles like 開 or 起 to clarify the result of the action.
Examples
Help me lift the lid and see what is inside.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揭, which is more commonly used for flipping pages of a book or revealing something hidden under a layer of paper. 㨴 is strictly for physical lids, covers, or heavy objects that block a view.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
