muk6 gap6目及
Jyutpingmuk6 gap6
Yalemuhk gahp
Definition
To look at, watch, or stare at someone or something.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily in spoken Cantonese to describe the act of catching sight of something or keeping an eye on someone. It often carries a slightly more active or intentional nuance than just seeing, sometimes implying a sense of surveillance or waiting for an opportunity.
Examples
Can you see if there is someone over there?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 睇, which is the general word for look or watch. 目及 is more specific to catching sight of something or keeping a watchful eye on a person or situation.
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Grammar guides
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