mai5 juk1咪喐
Jyutpingmai5 juk1
Yalemáih yūk
Definition
Don't move.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Used primarily as a command to keep someone or something perfectly still, often in situations involving medical care, photography, or when someone is being mischievous. It carries a slightly more urgent or stern tone than simply saying 唔好郁. It is common to hear it followed by the particle 住 to emphasize that the state of stillness should be maintained for a duration.
Examples
Don't move yet, let me bandage you up.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 喐 with 郁. While they are interchangeable in many contexts, 喐 is more colloquial and carries a stronger sense of physical movement or fidgeting, whereas 郁 is more neutral and can also be used in abstract contexts like moving house or changing plans.
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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.
