juk1 lai4 (lei4) juk1 heoi3喐嚟喐去
Jyutpingjuk1 lai4 (lei4) juk1 heoi3
Yaleyūk làih (lei4) yūk heui
Definition
Moving around continuously or shifting from side to side.
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How it's used
This reduplicated phrase captures the sense of restless, repetitive, or aimless movement. It is often used to describe someone who cannot sit still, such as a child or someone feeling anxious, or to describe physical discomfort that prevents someone from staying in one position.
Examples
Sit still, don't keep moving around.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喐手, which specifically means to start a fight or to physically touch someone in an aggressive manner.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
