miu4瞄
Jyutpingmiu4
Yalemìuh
Definition
To peek, peep, or steal a quick glance.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a quick, surreptitious, or focused glance rather than a casual look. It often carries a slightly mischievous or suspicious nuance, suggesting the person is trying to see something without being noticed. It is frequently paired with directional particles or aspect markers to emphasize the brevity of the action.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 望, which is the neutral verb for looking. Using 瞄 suggests a specific intent to observe something covertly, so it sounds unnatural if used for simple, open observation.
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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.
