juk1 dung6郁動郁动
Jyutpingjuk1 dung6
Yaleyūk duhng
Definition
To move, move around, or make changes.
- to move; to move around; to exercise
- to make changes; to alter
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of shifting one's body or limbs rather than changing location or moving house. It is often used to encourage someone to be more active or to describe the basic ability to move after being bedridden or stationary for a long time. Unlike the more general term 行動, which can imply taking action or executing a plan, 郁動 is strictly about physical motion.
Examples
You sit around all day without moving, your legs will get very swollen.
He has been sick for a few days, and today he can finally move around a bit.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 郁動 to mean moving house; for that, use 搬屋. Also, avoid using it to mean moving an object from one place to another, where 搬 or 移 is more appropriate.
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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.
