m4 hou2 juk1唔好喐
Jyutpingm4 hou2 juk1
Yalem̀h hóu yūk
Definition
Don't move; freeze.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
喐 is a highly versatile verb that specifically refers to small, physical movements or fidgeting. It is frequently used in commands when someone needs to stay still for a task like getting a haircut or having a medical checkup. Unlike the more formal 動, which can refer to abstract changes or large-scale movement, 喐 focuses on the immediate physical act of shifting one's body.
Examples
Don't move while taking the photo.
Stand there and don't move for now.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 喐 with 郁. While they are interchangeable in many contexts, 喐 is more common in spoken Cantonese to describe the physical act of moving a body part, whereas 郁 is sometimes used in more general contexts or written forms.
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Grammar guides
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