leoi4纍累
Jyutpingleoi4
Yalelèuih
Definition
Rope, to bind or twist around, or to accumulate in heaps.
- to bind; to wind or twist around
- rope
- heaps of; to accumulate
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe things like ropes, wires, or vines that have become twisted or coiled around themselves in a messy way. It implies a state of disorder where items are intertwined rather than neatly organized. While it can also refer to stacking or heaping objects, the sense of entanglement is much more common in everyday speech.
Examples
The ropes are all tangled up together and are hard to untie.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 累, which is a common character meaning tired or to implicate someone. While they share a similar visual component, they are distinct in meaning and usage.
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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.
