gu2罟
Jyutpinggu2
Yalegú
Definition
To catch with a net, or to implicate.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Originally referring to catching fish with a net, this term has evolved into a metaphorical way to describe trapping someone into a situation or implicating them in trouble. It carries a negative connotation of being forced or tricked into something against one's will. It is frequently used in the context of being dragged into a conflict or a bad deal.
Examples
He always tries to find excuses to drag me into this mess.
Related words
Common phrases
to drag someone into a mess
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard Mandarin term for implicating or involving, as this specific character is highly colloquial and carries a distinct sense of being 'netted' or trapped.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
