kam4 ke4擒騎擒骑
Jyutpingkam4 ke4
Yalekàhm kèh
Definition
To describe mischievous, restless children who love climbing up and down.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term captures the specific image of a child who is constantly climbing, jumping, or scrambling over furniture and people. It carries a slightly exasperated tone, often used by parents or caregivers to describe a child who cannot sit still. Unlike simple climbing, it implies a sense of chaotic, restless energy that can be quite exhausting to supervise.
Examples
Your son is always climbing around, be careful he doesn't fall.
He loved climbing all over the place when he was little, never stopping for a second.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the formal verb 攀爬, which is neutral and used for activities like hiking or professional rock climbing. 擒騎 is strictly reserved for mischievous, restless behavior in children and would sound very strange if applied to an adult or a serious activity.
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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.
