wat1屈

Jyutpingwat1

Yalewāt

動詞Common

Definition

To bend or fold; to frame or wrongly accuse someone.

to bend; to fold
to frame; to set someone up; to wrongly accuse or blame someone

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How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of bending physical objects, this word is frequently used in social contexts to mean framing or falsely accusing someone. It carries a strong sense of injustice, implying that the person being accused is being forced into a position they did not choose. When used this way, it often appears in the phrase 屈人.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好daai6大lik6力gam3咁wat1屈waan1彎zo2咗tiu4條tit3鐵sin3線。

He bent the wire with a lot of force.

nei5你m4唔hou2好wat1屈ngo5我aa3呀，ngo5我gan1根bun2本mou5冇zou6做gwo3過。

Don't frame me, I never did that at all.

Common phrases

wat1屈jan4人

to frame someone

wat1屈waan1彎

to bend something

Common mistake

Beginners often confuse the literal sense of bending with the figurative sense of framing. While both share the same character, the context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about a physical object or a person's reputation.