lau5摟搂
Jyutpinglau5
Yaleláuh
Definition
To embrace or hug.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical act of holding someone or something close with one's arms. It often implies a sense of comfort, affection, or protection. While it can be used for people, it is very frequently used when talking about hugging pillows, stuffed animals, or pets.
Examples
He likes to hug his doll while sleeping.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攬, which is the more common and general term for hugging or holding something in one's arms. 摟 often carries a slightly more intimate or protective nuance compared to the neutral 攬.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
