lau4 laam5瀏覽浏览
Jyutpinglau4 laam5
Yalelàuh láahm
Definition
To skim through or scan; to browse a website.
- to skim through; to scan; to glance over
- to browse websites
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Modern usage of this word is almost entirely restricted to digital contexts like surfing the internet or checking social media feeds. While it can technically mean to look over something quickly in a general sense, using it for physical objects like books or newspapers sounds overly formal or slightly unnatural to native speakers. It carries a sense of casual, non-intensive scanning rather than deep reading or studying.
Examples
Which websites do you like to browse usually?
I just skimmed through the news for a bit, nothing special to see.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for physically flipping through pages of a book or magazine, as it sounds like you are describing a digital interface. Use 睇下 or 揭下 instead for physical materials.
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Grammar guides
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