wu2捂
Jyutpingwu2
Yalewú
Definition
To cover, muffle, or hide; also to contradict or oppose.
- to cover up; to muffle; to seal
- to contradict; to oppose
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How it's used
Commonly used when referring to physically covering something with one's hands, such as covering ears or a mouth. It also carries a metaphorical sense of suppressing information or concealing a scandal, similar to the idea of sweeping something under the rug.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔, which is the negative particle. Ensure you do not mix up the verb 捂 with the extremely common negative marker.
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Grammar guides
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