sit3楔
Jyutpingsit3
Yalesit
Definition
To wedge or squeeze into a tight space, or a wedge used for this purpose.
- to wedge; to squeeze into a small space
- a wedge
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily describes the physical act of forcing an object into a tight space where it does not fit easily. It is frequently used metaphorically for people cutting into lines or finding a spot in a crowded room. While technically written as 楔, many speakers prefer the homophonous 攝 in casual writing due to its broader usage for general insertion.
Examples
He squeezed himself into the middle of the queue.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 塞, which generally means to block or fill up a space entirely. 楔 specifically implies inserting something into a narrow gap to secure or wedge it, often requiring force.
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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.
