me1孭
Jyutpingme1
Yalemē
Definition
To carry something on one's back or shoulders; to bear a load or burden.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of carrying something on the back, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe taking on heavy burdens or responsibilities. It carries a sense of physical weight that translates well into the pressure of life or work. Using it in a figurative sense often implies a sense of duty or being overwhelmed by a task.
Examples
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Common phrases
to carry a schoolbag
to take the lead or be responsible for a project
to be in debt
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 揹, which is the standard written form often seen in Mandarin contexts. While 揹 is understood, 孭 is the authentic character used in Cantonese for this specific action.
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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.
