ning1 zau2; ling1 zau2擰走拧走
Jyutpingning1 zau2; ling1 zau2
Yalenīng jau2; līng jáu
Definition
To take away, remove, or carry off.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of grabbing or removing something, often implying a sense of urgency or casual appropriation. It is frequently used when someone clears items from a table or takes possession of an object that does not belong to them. Unlike the more formal 攞走, this carries a slightly more forceful or informal nuance.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 擰轉, which means to turn something around or to turn one's body. Ensure the second character is 走 to convey the sense of removal or departure.
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