laai1 hoi1拉開拉开
Jyutpinglaai1 hoi1
Yalelāai hōi
Definition
To pull open, pull apart, or unzip.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the physical act of creating distance or revealing something by pulling. It is frequently used for objects that slide or have a mechanism, such as drawers, curtains, or zippers. When referring to people fighting, use it to describe the act of physically separating them.
Examples
Could you help me pull open the curtains?
He pulled the door open with a lot of force.
Related words
Common phrases
to pull away; to increase the distance
to unzip
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 打開, which is a general term for opening something like a book or a box. Use 拉開 specifically when the action involves a pulling motion or sliding mechanism.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
