bai1 goek3跛腳跛脚
Jyutpingbai1 goek3
Yalebāi geuk
Definition
Lame or crippled; unable to walk due to illness or injury.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Describes a physical impairment or a temporary injury that causes an uneven gait. While it can be used as a verb to describe the act of limping, it is also frequently used as an adjective to describe the state of having a limp. Avoid using this term to describe people with permanent disabilities in formal or professional settings, as it can be perceived as insensitive or derogatory.
Examples
He hurt his leg playing football, now he limps when he walks.
Your leg looks like it's limping, why don't you take a rest?
Related words
Common phrases
to walk with a limp
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any leg injury, but it specifically refers to the resulting gait or the inability to walk properly. It is not a medical term and should not be used when discussing clinical diagnoses.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
