ku1 geng2箍頸箍颈
Jyutpingku1 geng2
Yalekū géng
Definition
To choke; to put someone in a headlock or stranglehold to restrict their movement or suffocate them.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Often used in the context of wrestling or roughhousing, this term describes the action of wrapping one's arm around someone's neck to immobilize them. While it can imply a playful headlock between friends, it carries a serious connotation of physical aggression or assault when done with force. It is distinct from choking due to food or obstruction, which would use the term 哽親.
Examples
He suddenly put me in a headlock, it scared me.
Why are you doing something as dangerous as a headlock?
Related words
Common phrases
headlock maneuver
asphyxiation from a headlock
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe accidentally choking on food or water, as it specifically refers to the physical act of applying pressure to the neck with an arm or hand.
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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.
