maa1 jip6孖葉孖叶
Jyutpingmaa1 jip6
Yalemā yihp
Definition
Handcuffs; a tool used to bind a person's hands together.
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How it's used
This term is a vivid piece of police slang that likens the shape of the metal rings to a pair of leaves. It is almost exclusively used in informal contexts or crime reporting to add a gritty, street-level tone. Using it in a formal legal setting would be considered unprofessional or disrespectful.
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deoi3對deuiExamples
The police handcuffed him immediately.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 孖生, which refers to twins. While both share the character 孖, they are unrelated in meaning.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
