so1趖
Jyutpingso1
Yalesō
Definition
To walk briskly; to move.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the speed and purposefulness of movement, often implying someone is moving quickly from one specific spot to another. It is frequently used when someone is seen moving around a room or between nearby locations with a sense of urgency or casual agility. Unlike general verbs for walking, this carries a slightly more informal and active tone.
Examples
He briskly walked over to the shop next door to look at things.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 走, which is a much broader term for leaving or running. 趖 specifically emphasizes the act of moving or walking briskly within a local area rather than the act of departing or escaping.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
