hei2 bok3起膊
Jyutpinghei2 bok3
Yalehéi bok
Definition
To hoist something over one's shoulder.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Describes the specific physical action of lifting a heavy object onto the shoulder to carry it. It is most commonly used in manual labor contexts, such as moving construction materials or heavy boxes. The term emphasizes the initial lift and the positioning of the load rather than the act of walking with it.
Examples
Help me hoist this box onto my shoulder and carry it up.
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Grammar guides
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