syu6 hei2豎起竖起

Jyutpingsyu6 hei2

Yalesyuh héi

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To raise vertically or set upright; to prick up or erect.

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How it's used

Focuses on the vertical orientation of an object, often implying a sudden or alert movement. It is frequently used for body parts like ears or fingers, or objects that are meant to stand upright. When used with ears, it conveys a sense of heightened attention or surprise.

Examples

zek3隻maau1貓teng1聽dou3到sing1聲，zik1即hak1刻syu6豎hei2起saai3晒di1啲ji5耳zai2仔。

The cat heard a sound and immediately pricked up its ears.

nei5你zou6做me1咩syu6豎hei2起zek3隻sau2手zi2指zi2指zyu6住jan4人aa4呀？

Why are you pointing your finger at people like that?

Common phrases

syu6豎hei2起ji5耳zai2仔

to prick up one's ears

syu6豎hei2起sau2手zi2指

to hold up a finger

Common mistake

Avoid using this for general lifting or raising, as it specifically requires the object to end up in a vertical or upright position. For simply lifting something up, use 拎起 or 舉起 instead.