mai5 juk1咪郁
Jyutpingmai5 juk1
Yalemáih yūk
Definition
Don't move; a command telling someone not to move.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase is a contraction of 唔好郁, where the initial negative 唔 and the following 好 have merged into a single syllable. It carries a sharp, imperative tone that is common in urgent situations or when giving strict commands to children or pets. Using it in a polite or formal setting can sound overly aggressive or confrontational.
Examples
Police, don't move, put your hands up!
You behave yourself and sit there, don't move.
Related words
Common phrases
Don't move for now
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 咪 as a particle for suggestion or mild prohibition, as the combination with 郁 specifically targets physical movement. It is strictly a command and should not be used when you want to ask someone to stay still politely.
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