co3 dong6錯蕩错荡

Jyutpingco3 dong6

Yalecho dohng

語句

Definition

To get lost and end up in the wrong place, or used as a humble phrase when receiving a visitor.

to get lost and wander into the wrong place
a humble phrase used to welcome a visitor, suggesting they must have taken a wrong turn to end up at one's humble abode

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How it's used

Functions as a polite, self-deprecating expression used when someone visits your home or workplace unexpectedly. It implies that the visitor is so important or busy that they would only end up at your humble location by mistake or sheer chance. It is a classic way to show hospitality while maintaining a modest stance.

Examples

mat1乜gam3咁co3錯dong6蕩aa4呀，jap6入lai4嚟co5坐zan6陣sin1先laa1啦。

What a pleasant surprise to see you here, come in and sit for a while.

gam1今jat6日zan1真hai6係co3錯dong6蕩，ging2竟jin4然hai2喺ni1呢dou6度zong6撞dou3*2到nei5你。

It is such a coincidence today, I actually bumped into you here.

Common phrases

mat1乜gam3咁co3錯dong6蕩

What a pleasant surprise to have you here

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe literally getting lost on the street, as that would be confusing or sound archaic. It is strictly reserved for social interactions where you are welcoming a guest or acknowledging a chance encounter.