sau2嗾
Jyutpingsau2
Yalesáu
Definition
To urge on, instigate, or set a dog on.
colloquialanimalsdaily actions
How it's used
This verb is almost exclusively used in the context of inciting animals, particularly dogs, to attack or chase someone. It carries a strong negative connotation of malicious intent or irresponsible behavior. While it can metaphorically refer to inciting people, it is much more common to use 煽動 or 唆擺 for human subjects.
Examples
He set his dog on someone, it is really outrageous.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唆擺, which is used for inciting people to do bad things. Using 嗾 for a person sounds unnatural and implies treating them like an animal.
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Grammar guides
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