luk6剹
Jyutpingluk6
Yaleluhk
Definition
To peel with a knife, or a winding, twisting flow of water.
- to peel with a knife
- a flow of water current with twists and turns
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How it's used
This character is rarely used in modern written Cantonese and is often replaced by more common characters like 削 when referring to peeling. It carries a specific nuance of using a blade to strip away layers or describing the turbulent, winding motion of water. Most native speakers would likely use descriptive phrases rather than this specific character in casual conversation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 削, which is the standard character for peeling fruit or vegetables. Using 剹 in a daily context might sound overly literary or archaic to most Hong Kongers.
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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.
