wu1𠌥𠆿
Jyutpingwu1
Yalewū
Definition
To lean over or bend down; to stoop.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of bending the upper body forward or downward, often to reach something on the ground or to look at something closely. It is distinct from 彎腰, which can refer to the general posture of having a curved spine. When someone is looking into a low drawer or picking up an item, this is the most natural verb to describe that movement.
Examples
He stooped down to pick up the dropped banknote.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for sitting or reclining, as it strictly implies a forward-leaning or downward-stooping motion of the torso. It is not interchangeable with 挨, which is used for leaning back against a wall or chair.
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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.
