ji1 juk1咿郁
Jyutpingji1 juk1
Yaleyī yūk
Definition
Something is wrong, suspicious, or not quite right.
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How it's used
This term describes physical restlessness or the act of moving around uncomfortably when one cannot sit still. It is often used to describe someone who is fidgeting due to anxiety, impatience, or physical discomfort. It can also imply a sense of being unsettled or having something weighing on one's mind.
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Do not confuse this with words for physical pain or illness. It specifically refers to the outward manifestation of restlessness or fidgeting, rather than the underlying cause itself.
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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.
