hang4拫
Jyutpinghang4
Yalehàhng
Definition
To pull tight, stop, or hold with tension.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes applying force to maintain tension or to physically restrain someone or something by pulling. It implies a sense of resistance or holding back, rather than just moving an object from one place to another. You will often hear it used when someone is trying to keep a grip on a moving object or preventing a person from moving forward.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 拉, which is a more general term for pulling. Use 拫 when there is a specific focus on the tension or the act of holding someone back, whereas 拉 is neutral and can simply mean to drag or pull an object.
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