jai6拽
Jyutpingjai6
Yaleyaih
Definition
To drag, pull, or tug.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used for physical actions involving force, such as pulling or tossing something away with a sense of abruptness. When used for throwing, it often implies a lack of care or a display of frustration, distinguishing it from the more neutral action of placing or dropping.
Examples
He was so angry he threw the document on the floor.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 拽 meaning arrogant or cocky, which is common in some Mandarin dialects but not standard in Cantonese for the physical action of dragging.
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Grammar guides
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