bok3 laai1博拉
Jyutpingbok3 laai1
Yalebok lāai
Definition
To risk being arrested by committing a crime.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the act of taking a high risk of being caught by the police while engaging in illegal activities. It is frequently used to warn someone against doing something reckless or criminal. The structure implies that the person is aware of the danger but chooses to proceed anyway.
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Do not confuse this with simply taking a risk in a general sense, as it specifically carries the connotation of legal consequences and police involvement.
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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.
