san1 ceot1伸出
Jyutpingsan1 ceot1
Yalesān chēut
Definition
To reach out, extend, or stretch out an object or a body part.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of extending a body part or object towards someone or something. While it can be used literally for limbs, it is very frequently used in the metaphorical sense of offering help or support to others. It carries a sense of active engagement and willingness to connect with the recipient.
Examples
Can you reach out and help him?
Related words
Common phrases
to reach out a helping hand
to reach out one's hand
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general stretching of the body after waking up or sitting for a long time, as that is better expressed with 伸懶腰.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
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.
