haap3 zyu6掐住
Jyutpinghaap3 zyu6
Yalehaap jyuh
Definition
To choke, throttle, or grip tightly around the neck of someone.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical act of gripping someone's throat or neck with the fingers. It carries a sense of aggression or intense pressure, often used in descriptions of physical altercations. Unlike more general terms for holding, it implies a restrictive and potentially dangerous action.
Examples
Their hand is choking my neck, it hurts so much.
Why do you always choke people by the throat?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general verbs for holding like 揸, as 掐住 specifically implies applying pressure to the windpipe or neck area.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
