seot1 gok3摔角
Jyutpingseot1 gok3
Yalesēut gok
Definition
Wrestling; a combat sport where two opponents use strength and technique to pin or overpower each other.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the organized sport of wrestling or the act of grappling with someone for fun. When used as a verb, it describes the physical act of grappling, often used playfully between children or friends to mean roughhousing.
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He really liked watching wrestling when he was a kid.
You two, stop wrestling around here.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌親, which means to accidentally trip or fall down. 摔角 implies an intentional, competitive, or playful struggle between two people, whereas 跌親 is an accidental physical mishap.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
