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Yalegun
Definition
To pour liquid into; to fill something with liquid, or to force someone to drink.
- to pour liquid into; to fill with liquid
- to force someone to drink alcohol
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of pouring liquid, this verb is frequently used metaphorically to describe forcing someone to consume alcohol against their will. It carries a slightly aggressive or coercive nuance when used in social contexts involving drinking. In everyday speech, it is often paired with directional particles like 入去 to clarify the movement of the liquid.
Examples
Please help me pour some water into the bottle.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply pouring a drink for someone in a polite or casual way, as it implies a forceful or excessive action. For standard pouring, use 倒 instead.
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Grammar guides
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