gok3搉
Jyutpinggok3
Yalegok
Definition
To knock or rap someone on the head with a fist.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the action of using a clenched fist to strike someone on the head, often as a form of playful punishment or an expression of frustration. It carries a slightly aggressive but informal tone, frequently used between close friends or family members. It is distinct from general hitting because it focuses on the specific target of the head and the specific tool of the fist.
Examples
If you say the wrong thing again, I will knock you on the head.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general verbs for hitting like 打, as 搉 is highly specific to the head and the use of a fist. Using it to describe hitting other body parts will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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