laam5 sat6攬實揽实

Jyutpinglaam5 sat6

Yaleláahm saht

Common

Definition

To hug tightly, cuddle, or hold onto securely.

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How it's used

The suffix 實 acts as a resultative complement indicating that the action of holding or hugging is firm, secure, or prevents movement. While it literally means to hug, it is frequently used for holding onto objects like handrails or straps on public transport to avoid falling. It implies a sense of safety or possessiveness depending on the context.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意laam5攬sat6實go3個gung1公zai2仔fan3瞓gaau3覺。

She loves to hug her doll tightly while sleeping.

co5坐ce1車go2嗰zan6陣jiu3要laam5攬sat6實fu4扶sau2手aa4呀。

You need to hold onto the handrail tightly when taking the bus.

Related words

see alsolaam2 zyu6攬住lám jyuhsee alsopou5抱póuh

Common phrases

laam5攬sat6實go3個bui3背nong4囊

hold onto the backpack tightly

laam5攬sat6實m4唔fong3放

hold on tight and refuse to let go

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 攬住, which simply means to be in the state of holding or hugging someone. 攬實 specifically emphasizes the tightness or the security of the grip.