cyut3捽
Jyutpingcyut3
Yalechyut
Definition
To rub forcefully back and forth against a surface with one's hand.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses on the repetitive, back and forth motion of the hand or fingers against a surface. It is frequently used for physical actions like cleaning a stain, rubbing itchy eyes, or even the specific motion of a DJ scratching a record. The word carries a sense of friction and pressure that distinguishes it from a gentle touch or a simple wipe.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for gentle actions like stroking or wiping, as it specifically implies a degree of force and repetitive friction. It is not interchangeable with 抹, which is used for wiping surfaces clean.
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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.
