zit1瀄
Jyutpingzit1
Yalejīt
Definition
To squeeze out a liquid or paste, or to spray and squirt.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Used primarily for the physical action of applying pressure to a flexible container to force out its contents. It is the standard term for squeezing toothpaste or squirting liquid from a nozzle. It is distinct from 撳, which refers to pressing a button or a surface without the intent of extruding material.
Examples
Please help me squeeze out some toothpaste.
The spray bottle cannot squirt water out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 擠, which is the formal or Mandarin equivalent. While 擠 is understood in writing, 瀄 is the authentic spoken term used in daily life for these actions.
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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.
