kin4掮
Jyutpingkin4
Yalekìhn
Definition
To carry a heavy object on one's shoulder.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Specifically refers to carrying something on the shoulder or across the back, often implying a heavy or bulky load. While it can be used for backpacks, it is distinct from simply holding something in one's hand or carrying it in the arms. It carries a sense of physical effort and is commonly used for items like sacks, large bags, or even poles.
Examples
Help me carry this bag of rice home on your shoulder.
Where is he going carrying that big backpack on his shoulder?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 孭, which is more commonly used for carrying a person or a backpack on the back. While 掮 and 孭 can overlap in some contexts, 掮 is more specific to the shoulder placement.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
