zi6 wai6自衞自卫
Jyutpingzi6 wai6
Yalejih waih
Definition
To defend oneself, especially by using physical force or weapons to protect oneself.
neutralbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the active act of protecting one's own safety, often in a physical or legal context. It is frequently used when discussing martial arts, self-defense classes, or legal justifications for using force. Unlike general protection, this specifically implies a response to an external threat.
Examples
Do you know how to defend yourself when you encounter danger?
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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.
