wat1 kuk1屈曲
Jyutpingwat1 kuk1
Yalewāt kūk
Definition
Bent or crooked under pressure.
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How it's used
While 屈曲 describes a physical state of being bent, it is often used in formal or technical contexts to describe structural deformation. In everyday speech, native speakers frequently prefer the more direct and visceral verb 拗彎 to describe the act of bending something with hands or force.
Examples
The iron pipe was bent by him.
Related words
Common phrases
severely bent
Common mistake
Learners often use 屈曲 for abstract concepts like bending rules or twisting facts, but in Cantonese, those contexts usually require specific idioms or verbs like 扭曲 or 屈人.
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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.
