lak6 zyu6勒住
Jyutpinglak6 zyu6
Yalelahk jyuh
Definition
To strangle, throttle, or pull tight.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of strangling, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe tightening or cinching something shut, such as a drawstring bag or a belt. It implies a sense of constriction or being held firmly in place. When referring to a person being strangled, it often carries a more severe or violent connotation compared to simply being choked.
Examples
The rope is strangling his neck, it is very dangerous.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 窒息, which refers to the state of suffocation or being unable to breathe. 勒住 specifically describes the action of applying external pressure to constrict something.
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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.
