hau4 zyu6喉住
Jyutpinghau4 zyu6
Yalehàuh jyuh
Definition
To long for something, or to keep an eye on something that one desires.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a slightly greedy or covetous nuance, implying that the person is waiting for the right moment to snatch or obtain the object of their desire. It is often used in social settings when someone is eyeing food, a seat, or a possession belonging to someone else. The feeling is more active and focused than simply wanting something.
Examples
He has been eyeing that camera for a long time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 望住, which simply means to look at something. 喉住 implies a specific desire or intention to acquire the object being looked at.
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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.
