tau4 ngok6 ngok6頭𩓥𩓥头𩓥𩓥
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Definition
With one's head raised up.
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How it's used
This descriptive phrase captures a specific posture where the chin is tilted upwards and the gaze is directed high. It often implies a sense of curiosity, expectation, or sometimes a vacant expression depending on the context. Unlike standard verbs, it functions as a descriptive state that modifies the subject's physical orientation.
Examples
He is always looking up at the sky with his head raised.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
