laa2 zyu6揦住
Jyutpinglaa2 zyu6
Yalelá jyuh
Definition
To hold tightly, grip, or seize.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of grasping or clutching something tightly with the hand. It often implies a sense of desperation, possessiveness, or a struggle to maintain control over an object. Unlike the more general term 攞 which means to take or fetch, 揦住 emphasizes the continuous state of holding on.
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Do not confuse this with 攞, which is used for picking up or taking items. 揦住 specifically describes the state of having a firm grip on something, often implying that the object is being held against resistance or with intent to keep it.
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Grammar guides
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