lin2摙
Jyutpinglin2
Yalelín
Definition
To pinch, squeeze, or grab tightly with the fingers, or to compete against.
- to pinch, squeeze, or grab tightly with the fingers
- to compete or contest against
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of using the fingers to press or grip something firmly. It is often used when describing a tight hold on small objects or body parts, such as grabbing someone's arm or pinching a specific spot. Beyond the literal physical sense, it can also imply a sense of pressure or control in a competitive context.
Examples
Grab the bottle cap with your fingers and twist it open hard.
He is clutching the paper, his hands are even shaking from nerves.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揸, which is a more general term for holding or grasping something in the palm of your hand. 摙 specifically emphasizes the use of fingers to apply pressure or maintain a firm, focused grip.
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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.
