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Definition
To search, hunt, or look for something, especially things that are hidden or lost.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on a deliberate and systematic hunt for something that is hidden, missing, or difficult to locate. It carries a more serious or formal tone compared to the casual act of looking for something, which is usually expressed as 揾.
Examples
The police searched the hillside for a long time.
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Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday tasks like looking for your keys or a pen, as it sounds overly dramatic or investigative. Use 揾 instead for routine searching.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
