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捉字蝨 (zuk1 zi6 sat1) — meaning, pronunciation, examples

捉字蝨 (zuk1 zi6 sat1, zhuō zì shī) — verb; play with the words. It refers to harshly looking for the mistakes of others, of the words; language used which may be inaccurate, ambiguous or omissions of words; making it difficult for the other person.

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Usage

Level

beyond HSK

Related words

• 捉人痛腳 (zuk1 jan4 tung3 goek3) — to seize on someone's weak points and use it against them; to exploit someone's…
• 捉伊人 (zuk1 ji1 jan4) — hide-and-seek (spoken)
• 捉兒人 (zuk1 ji1 jan1) — the game of hide-and-seek game
• 捉到鹿唔識脫角 (zuk1 dou2 luk6 m4 sik1 tyut3 gok3) — unable to fully exploit a good opportunity
• 捉匿匿 (zuk3 nik1 nik1) — hide and seek
• 捉姣 (zuk1 haau4) — catch someone in the act of adultery (in flagrante delicto)

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