gok3擱搁
Jyutpinggok3
Yalegok
Definition
To abandon, leave, or put aside in a place.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily functions as a verb meaning to place or set aside something, often implying it is left in a state of neglect or inactivity. While it can mean to abandon, it is more commonly used in everyday speech to describe leaving objects in a specific location for an extended period.
Examples
The miscellaneous items have been left by the door for a long time.
Why did you leave the document here?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 放, which is a more neutral term for putting something down. Using 擱 often carries a nuance of leaving something behind or neglecting it, rather than just placing it somewhere.
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Grammar guides
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