liu6尥
Jyutpingliu6
Yaleliuh
Definition
To kick backward, especially of a horse or other draft animal.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe the specific backward kicking motion of horses or donkeys. In casual speech, it is sometimes applied metaphorically to people who are acting out, being stubborn, or suddenly lashing out in a rebellious manner.
Examples
The horse gave a backward kick, nearly hitting someone.
Why are you suddenly kicking out backwards like that?
Related words
Common phrases
to kick out backwards or to act rebelliously
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general kicking, which is 踢. 尥 specifically refers to the rear-facing kick performed by hooved animals, not a forward or side kick.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
