bong1 m4 lok6幫唔落帮唔落
Jyutpingbong1 m4 lok6
Yalebōng m̀h lohk
Definition
Unable to help or support others, or unable to complete a task or job.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a strong sense of moral or practical disapproval rather than just a lack of ability. It implies that the person or situation is so unreasonable or problematic that providing assistance would be wrong or impossible. It is frequently used when someone's behavior has crossed a line, making it difficult for others to stand by them.
Examples
He keeps making mistakes, I really cannot help him anymore.
This plan is so ridiculous, how do you expect me to support it?
Related words
Common phrases
really cannot help/support
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being unable to help due to lack of resources. It specifically carries a nuance of refusing to help because the situation is unacceptable or indefensible.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
