sau2 liu4手鐐手镣
Jyutpingsau2 liu4
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Definition
Handcuffs; shackle for the hands.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the metal restraints used by law enforcement to secure a person's wrists. While it is the standard term in formal or legal contexts, people often use the more descriptive phrase 鎖鏈 or simply describe the action of being locked up when speaking casually.
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fu3副fuExamples
The police handcuffed the suspect.
His hands are in handcuffs, how is he supposed to eat?
Related words
Common phrases
to put on handcuffs
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 手鈪, which refers to a decorative bracelet or bangle worn as jewelry.
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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.
