giu3叫

Jyutpinggiu3

Yalegiu

動詞Very common

Definition

To shout, yell, call out, or greet someone.

to shout; to yell; to speak in a very loud voice
to call; to address; to greet someone

colloquialdaily actionscommunication

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of shouting, this verb is frequently used to describe the act of summoning someone or getting their attention. It is also the standard way to express calling for a taxi or a waiter in a restaurant. Unlike some other languages where calling someone might imply a specific formal address, this is the go-to term for any vocal attempt to reach someone at a distance.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩giu3叫dak1得gam3咁daai6大seng1聲aa4呀？

Why are you shouting so loudly?

keoi5佢喺hai2街gaai1度dou6叫giu3我ngo5個go3名。

He called out my name in the street.

Related words

synonymaai3嗌aisee alsofu1 wun6呼喚fū wunh

Common phrases

giu3叫jan4人

to call someone

giu3叫ce1車

to hail a taxi

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean calling someone on the phone, which is specifically 打電話. Using this for a phone call sounds like you are literally screaming into the receiver.