juk1 juk1 gung3喐喐貢喐喐贡

Jyutpingjuk1 juk1 gung3

Yaleyūk yūk gung

Definition

To constantly fidget, squirm, or shake one's body or limbs.

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How it's used

This reduplicated phrase captures the visual essence of restless, repetitive movement. It is specifically used for people who cannot keep their limbs or body still, often due to impatience, anxiety, or excess energy. Unlike general movement, it implies a lack of control or a nervous habit.

Examples

nei5你zo6坐ding6定di1啲laa1啦，m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日juk1喐juk1喐gung3貢。

Sit still, stop fidgeting all the time.

keoi5佢co5坐hai2喺dou6度juk1喐juk1喐gung3貢，hou2好ci5似hou2好gan2緊zoeng1張gam3咁。

He is fidgeting while sitting there, looking very nervous.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日juk1喐juk1喐gung3貢

fidgeting all the time

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe intentional or productive movement, as it carries a slightly negative connotation of being annoying or unable to focus. It is strictly for involuntary or restless fidgeting.