baau1 teng5包艇
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Yalebāau téhng
Definition
To come last in a race or competition, or to be the biggest loser in a game.
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How it's used
Originating from the world of gambling and mahjong, this term specifically refers to the person who finishes in the absolute final position. It carries a slightly mocking or self-deprecating tone, often used when someone performs significantly worse than the rest of the group. While it can apply to any competition, it is most frequently heard in casual contexts like board games, sports, or academic rankings.
Examples
He came last in the exam again, he really needs to work harder.
You always come last in games, why not find someone to teach you?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply losing a game. It specifically implies being in the very last place, not just failing to win.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
