mau4 ceoi2謀取谋取
Jyutpingmau4 ceoi2
Yalemàuh chéui
Definition
To seek to obtain; to strive for or try to get.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, almost exclusively used in contexts involving greed, corruption, or illegal activities. It implies a calculated effort to gain something at the expense of others or through unethical channels. Unlike neutral verbs for obtaining, this word highlights the malicious intent behind the action.
Examples
They want to seek exorbitant profits, it is really outrageous.
How did you obtain these ill-gotten gains?
Related words
Common phrases
to seek exorbitant profits
to seek personal gain
Common mistake
Do not use this word for legitimate or neutral ways of getting something, such as earning a salary or buying groceries. Using it in a positive or neutral context sounds unnatural and implies the speaker is accusing the person of being a criminal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
