lo1攞
Jyutpinglo1
Yalelō
Definition
To get, take, or bring something within one's control or possession.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this verb for the physical act of picking something up or retrieving it. It is the standard, everyday choice for 'to take' or 'to get' in Cantonese, replacing the more formal or Mandarin-influenced 拿. It is extremely versatile and appears in many common phrasal verbs involving movement or possession.
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Common phrases
to withdraw money
to win an award
to be life-threatening or extremely difficult
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拎, which often emphasizes the act of carrying or holding something in one's hand. While they overlap, 攞 focuses more on the acquisition or the act of taking possession, whereas 拎 focuses on the state of carrying.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
