baau3 taai1爆呔
Jyutpingbaau3 taai1
Yalebaau tāai
Definition
To have a tyre burst, or to rip or split one's pants unexpectedly.
- to have a tyre burst and lose air
- to rip or split the seam of one's pants
colloquialtransportclothing
How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning of a tyre blowout, this term is frequently used as a humorous or self-deprecating metaphor for when someone's trousers rip at the crotch or seam. It carries a slightly informal and vivid tone, painting a clear picture of a sudden, embarrassing failure of material. When used for clothing, it implies the rip is significant enough to be noticeable or cause an immediate problem.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to have a tyre burst while driving
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general tearing of fabric. It specifically refers to a sudden, explosive-like split, much like the sound and suddenness of a tyre bursting.
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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.
