saau3哨
Jyutpingsaau3
Yalesaau
Definition
To take away without notifying the owner, to steal; or to eat.
- slangto take without asking; to steal
- slangto eat
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a sense of petty theft or unauthorized borrowing, often implying the action is done sneakily or without permission. It is frequently used in casual settings to describe someone taking small items like stationery or snacks. The term feels more informal and slightly less severe than the standard word for stealing.
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Common mistake
Often confused with the homophone meaning to whistle, context is essential to distinguish between the two. It is strictly a colloquial verb and should not be used in formal writing or professional settings.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
