mit1搣
Jyutpingmit1
Yalemīt
Definition
To pinch, nip, or tear with the fingers.
- to pinch; to nip; to tweak
- to tear or peel with the fingers
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Beyond the literal act of pinching skin, this word is frequently used for peeling or tearing off small pieces of something, such as peeling a sticker or tearing a corner off a piece of paper. It implies a precise, focused action using the tips of the fingers rather than the whole hand. It is often used in a playful or annoying context when referring to pinching someone.
Examples
He really likes to pinch the skin on my arm.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 掹, which means to pull or yank something out forcefully. While 搣 focuses on the pinching or peeling motion, 掹 implies a stronger, more aggressive pulling action.
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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.
