jyu6馭驭
Jyutpingjyu6
Yaleyuh
Definition
To drive a carriage; to control, govern, or manage.
- literaryto drive a carriage or chariot
- literaryTo control, govern, or manage
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
While this character appears in classical texts with meanings related to driving chariots or governing, its modern Cantonese usage is almost exclusively restricted to the sense of controlling or managing people and situations. It carries a nuance of exerting authority or maintaining composure under pressure. It is rarely used in formal writing today, appearing mostly in spoken contexts or specific phrases.
Examples
He is very hard to control, he never listens to anyone.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 駕馭, which is the more standard two-character compound used in both written and spoken Chinese. Using 馭 as a standalone verb is quite colloquial and can sound slightly unnatural or overly dramatic if not used in the right context.
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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.
