jyu6禦御
Jyutpingjyu6
Yaleyuh
Definition
To resist, defend against, or protect.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a literary morpheme rather than a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words related to defense or protection, such as 禦寒 or 防禦. Using it in casual conversation outside of these specific set phrases will sound unnatural or overly formal.
Examples
They need to join forces to resist the enemy.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a common verb like 保護 or 擋住. Avoid using it as a direct substitute for these everyday words, as it carries a formal, written register that is inappropriate for normal daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
