jyu4挐
Jyutpingjyu4
Yaleyùh
Definition
To connect, join up, be together, or be associated with.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the negative form 唔挐更 to describe things that do not fit together or lack logical connection. It carries a sense of disjointedness, often used when someone's speech or actions seem erratic or inconsistent. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese.
Examples
Why is what you are saying so incoherent?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general conjunction like 同, but it is specifically used to describe a lack of coherence or connection between two things.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
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