zuk1 lung6捉弄
Jyutpingzuk1 lung6
Yalejūk luhng
Definition
To play a trick on; to make fun of or tease someone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
捉弄 carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the ubiquitous colloquial term 整蠱. While 整蠱 is used in almost every casual social situation,捉弄 often implies a more deliberate or calculated attempt to tease or mislead someone. It is frequently used in written media or when describing a situation where someone is being toyed with by fate or circumstances.
Examples
Stop making fun of your younger brother all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
to be teased or fooled by someone
to tease or play a trick on someone
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 玩 which is a general term for playing. 捉弄 specifically requires an object who is being teased or fooled, whereas 玩 can be used intransitively or with objects like toys or games.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
