hap1搕
Jyutpinghap1
Yalehāp
Definition
To strike or beat; to cover with one's hands.
- to strike; to beat
- to cover with hands
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used to describe the action of placing a hand or an object over something to conceal or protect it. It carries a sense of pressing down or covering firmly, often implying a quick or deliberate motion. It is frequently used when someone covers their mouth while coughing or covers a container to keep contents inside.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 蓋, which is the more general word for covering something with a lid or cloth. 搕 specifically emphasizes the physical act of using the hand or a flat object to press down or seal an opening.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
