luk1 luk1轆轆辘辘
Jyutpingluk1 luk1
Yalelūk lūk
Definition
An onomatopoeia for a rolling or rumbling sound, or to roll something slightly.
- rumbling or rolling sound, such as wheels turning or a stomach growling
- to roll something slightly
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Repetition is key to this word, as it mimics the continuous rolling or rumbling motion. While it can describe the sound of a vehicle, it is more frequently used to describe the sound of an empty stomach or the physical action of rolling an object across a surface. It carries a playful, informal tone that makes it sound much more vivid than standard verbs for rolling.
Examples
My stomach is rumbling, I am so hungry.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 轆, which is the noun for a wheel or the verb to roll something heavy. Using 轆轆 implies a lighter, more repetitive, or sound-based action, whereas 轆 is more functional and direct.
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Grammar guides
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