zuk1 fu3囑咐嘱咐

Jyutpingzuk1 fu3

Yalejūk fu

Definition

To advise, exhort, or instruct someone on what to do.

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How it's used

Carries a sense of genuine concern or care, often used by elders or superiors when someone is about to depart or embark on a new task. It implies that the speaker wants the listener to be safe or successful, distinguishing it from the more formal or demanding tone of 吩咐. It is frequently paired with adverbs like 再三 to emphasize the importance of the advice given.

Examples

lam4臨zau2走go2嗰zan6陣，aa3阿maa5媽zuk1囑fu6咐ngo5我gei3記dak1得daai3帶ze1遮。

Before leaving, Mom advised me to remember to bring an umbrella.

keoi5佢zoi3再saam1三zuk1囑fu6咐ngo5我，cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好ci4遲dou3到aa4呀。

He exhorted me again and again, please don't be late.

Common phrases

zoi3再saam1三zuk1囑fu6咐

to exhort repeatedly

faan2反fuk1覆zuk1囑fu6咐

to advise over and over

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday situations where you are simply telling a friend to do something, as it sounds overly formal or serious. Use 叫 or 講 instead for routine requests.