juk1 san1 juk1 sai3喐身喐勢喐身喐势
Jyutpingjuk1 san1 juk1 sai3
Yaleyūk sān yūk sai
Definition
To fidget, move around constantly, or gesture restlessly.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This expression is used to describe someone who cannot sit or stand still, often due to impatience, nervousness, or a lack of discipline. It carries a slightly critical tone, implying that the person's constant movement is distracting or inappropriate for the situation. It is most commonly applied to children or people who are physically restless in formal settings.
Examples
Sit still, don't keep fidgeting around.
He keeps fidgeting, which is really annoying the person next to him.
Related words
Common phrases
sit still
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being active or energetic. It specifically refers to annoying, restless, or fidgety behavior that disrupts others or breaks social decorum.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
