hin1掀
Jyutpinghin1
Yalehīn
Definition
To lift up, open, or peel back.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of lifting or turning over a cover, such as a lid, a blanket, or a page. It carries a sense of revealing what is underneath, which makes it distinct from general verbs for opening like 開. It is frequently used in contexts involving sudden movements or exposing something hidden.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開, which is a generic verb for opening doors or appliances. Using 掀 for a door sounds unnatural because it implies lifting the door off its hinges rather than swinging it open.
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Grammar guides
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