maang1掹
Jyutpingmaang1
Yalemāang
Definition
To pull hard, usually to extract, pluck, or separate objects.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of pulling or tugging something out, often implying a sudden or forceful motion. It is frequently used for removing small items like weeds, splinters, or individual hairs. Unlike the more general term 拉, which can mean to pull something towards oneself, 掹 specifically suggests an extraction or a sharp, quick tug.
Examples
He really likes pulling my hair.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拉, which is a general verb for pulling. Using 掹 to describe pulling a door or a heavy object is incorrect, as it implies an extraction or a sharp tug rather than a steady pull.
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