saau1捎
Jyutpingsaau1
Yalesāau
Definition
To bring, carry, or take something to someone.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb is almost exclusively used in the context of doing someone a favor while already performing an action, such as going to a location or carrying items. It implies that the task is done conveniently along the way, often paired with 順手 to emphasize the lack of extra effort required. It is a very practical, everyday word for small errands.
Examples
Please bring me a newspaper when you go out.
Can you take the bag up for me while you are at it?
Related words
Common phrases
to bring something along conveniently
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 帶, which means to carry or bring something with you generally. 捎 specifically carries the nuance of doing a favor for someone else as a secondary task during your own trip or movement.
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Grammar guides
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