kuk1曲
Jyutpingkuk1
Yalekūk
Definition
Wrong or unjust.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone adjective for wrong. It carries a specific nuance of twisting or bending the truth, often implying a deliberate act of misinterpretation or manipulation. It is most frequently encountered in formal or written contexts like 曲解 or 冤曲.
Examples
What he said is a complete distortion of the facts.
Why do you have to twist my meaning?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a general translation for wrong or incorrect, as that is usually expressed by 錯. It is not an adjective that can be used to describe a simple mistake.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
