jau4蹂
Jyutpingjau4
Yaleyàuh
Definition
To step on, trample, or tread underfoot.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Functions almost exclusively as a bound morpheme within the compound 蹂躪. It carries a much stronger, more violent connotation than the common verb 踩, often implying destruction or cruel treatment rather than just the physical act of stepping on something. You will rarely hear it used as a standalone verb in natural speech.
Examples
Don't trample on the grass.
Related words
Common phrases
to trample or devastate
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this as a direct synonym for 踩 in everyday contexts like stepping on a bug or a toy, as it sounds overly dramatic or literary.
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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.
