mun4捫扪
Jyutpingmun4
Yalemùhn
Definition
To touch, stroke, pat, or hold with the hand.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of placing a hand on something to check a sensation or condition. It is frequently used when checking for body temperature or feeling a heartbeat. Unlike general touching, it implies a deliberate, often diagnostic, pressure or contact.
Examples
He held his chest and said he felt very unwell.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 摸, which is a more general term for touching or feeling something with your fingers. 捫 usually implies a more static or pressing contact, often for the purpose of sensing something underneath.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
