ji4移
Jyutpingji4
Yaleyìh
Definition
To move, shift, or transfer something from one place to another.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the physical displacement of an object or a person from one location to another. It is often used in compound words like 移民 or 移位, but when used as a standalone verb, it frequently takes a particle like 一移 to soften the tone and imply a slight or temporary movement.
Examples
Could you help me move the chair a little bit?
He has already emigrated to live in the UK.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搬, which is more commonly used for moving heavy objects or relocating to a new home. While 移 implies shifting or changing position, 搬 carries a stronger sense of transporting items or changing residence.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
