kaa1 zyu6卡住
Jyutpingkaa1 zyu6
Yalekā jyuh
Definition
To get stuck or wedged in a place, unable to be pulled out.
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How it's used
Use this term for physical objects that are wedged or jammed in a space. It implies a sense of resistance where the object is held fast by its surroundings. It is also frequently used metaphorically for digital processes, such as a computer screen freezing or a video buffering indefinitely.
Examples
The key is stuck in the lock and I can't get it out.
Is your bag stuck there?
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攝住, which specifically describes something being wedged into a narrow gap or crack. While they overlap, 卡住 often implies a more forceful or complete obstruction.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
