wo1 cong4窩藏窝藏
Jyutpingwo1 cong4
Yalewō chòhng
Definition
To harbor, hide, or shelter someone who is on the run, illegal, or suspicious.
writtenpeople
How it's used
Implies a secretive and illicit act, often involving people who are hiding from the law or society. Unlike generic verbs for hiding objects like 收埋, this term carries a strong negative connotation of complicity in criminal activity. It is almost exclusively used in formal, legal, or journalistic contexts rather than casual conversation.
Examples
Do you know that he is sheltering a wanted criminal?
They actually sheltered that smuggler, how bold.
Related words
Common phrases
harboring a criminal
harboring smuggled goods
Common mistake
Avoid using this for hiding everyday items like keys or money, as it specifically refers to concealing people or illicit goods from authorities.
Grammar color guide
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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.
