ngou4𢳆

Jyutpingngou4

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動詞

Definition

To shake with hands, or to rock or sway continuously.

to shake with hands
figurativeto rock, sway, or bump continuously while traveling on a vehicle

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Primarily used for shaking liquids or small containers to mix contents, this verb implies a rhythmic or back and forth motion. It is distinct from 搖, which is more general and can refer to swaying or rocking motions that are not necessarily intentional or manual. When referring to mixing ingredients in a container, it is almost always paired with 勻 to indicate the result of the shaking.

Examples

le1呢zeon1樽joek6藥seoi2水jam2飲zi1之cin4前jiu3要𢳆wan4勻keoi5佢。

You need to shake this bottle of medicine well before drinking it.

nei5你zou6做me1咩gam3咁jung6用lik6力𢳆go3個hap6盒aa4呀？

Why are you shaking that box so hard?

Related words

Common phrases

𢳆wan4勻

shake well to mix

Common mistake

Avoid using this for large objects or body parts, as it specifically describes a manual action applied to something held in the hand. It is not interchangeable with 搖晃, which is used for larger scale shaking like an earthquake or a wobbly table.