zuk1 mo2觸摸触摸
Jyutpingzuk1 mo2
Yalejūk mó
Definition
To touch; to feel with one's hands.
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Using 觸摸 sounds clinical or formal, often appearing on signs or in legal contexts. In everyday conversation, native speakers almost exclusively use 掂 to describe the physical act of touching something. Using 觸摸 in casual settings can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or trying to sound overly serious.
Examples
It is written inside the museum not to touch the exhibits.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 觸摸 in casual conversation where 掂 is far more natural. Additionally, do not confuse 觸摸 with 摸, as 摸 often implies a lingering or repeated stroking action rather than a simple contact.
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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.
