ji4 dung6移動移动
Jyutpingji4 dung6
Yaleyìh duhng
Definition
To move or shift from one place to another.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 移動 is used in formal or technical contexts like weather reports or software interfaces, 郁 is the standard verb for physical movement in daily life. Using 移動 in casual conversation can sound like you are reading from a news script or a textbook. If you want to describe someone fidgeting or shifting their body, 郁 is the only natural choice.
Related words
Common phrases
to start working or to take action
to fidget or move around constantly
Common mistake
Learners often use 移動 to describe moving house, but the correct Cantonese term for that is 搬屋. Using 移動 for personal relocation sounds like you are being physically transported by a machine.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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