san1 jat1 goek3伸一腳伸一脚
Jyutpingsan1 jat1 goek3
Yalesān yāt geuk
Definition
To get involved in something; to chip in or take part in something.
- to get involved; to participate in; to take a share of
- to get kicked by someone; to kick someone
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This expression is primarily used to describe the physical act of extending a leg to strike something or someone. It often carries a sense of suddenness or deliberate mischief. While it can be used in sports, it is frequently heard in arguments or playful scuffles between friends or siblings.
Examples
He kicked me out of nowhere, it hurts so much.
Related words
Common phrases
to kick something away
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 伸隻腳入去, which is a metaphorical way of saying someone is getting involved in a situation or interfering in someone else's business.
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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.
