naa4 hei2嗱起
Jyutpingnaa4 hei2
Yalenàh héi
Definition
To pull, roll, or pick up.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical action of lifting or gathering something upwards, often with a sense of haste or preparation. It is frequently used for clothing, like sleeves or pant legs, or for grabbing an object quickly. Unlike the more formal 拿起, this carries a distinctly informal and active tone.
Examples
Pull up your pant legs before you go into the water.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for picking up people or abstract concepts, as it is strictly for physical objects or parts of clothing. It is not interchangeable with the general verb 攞, which implies taking or obtaining something.
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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.
