zyu3 zuk1駐足驻足
Jyutpingzyu3 zuk1
Yalejyu jūk
Definition
To stop walking; to halt.
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How it's used
This word carries a slightly literary or formal tone compared to the everyday 停低. It is most commonly found in written descriptions, news reports, or when narrating a scene to emphasize a deliberate pause in movement. Using it in casual speech can sound poetic or overly dramatic.
Examples
He stopped in front of the shop window to look at the clothes.
Seeing such beautiful scenery, how can you not stop to admire it?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a physical act of standing still for a long time, but it specifically refers to the moment of halting one's forward motion. It is not used for stopping a vehicle or halting an abstract process.
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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.
