daa2 dou3 deng3打倒掟
Jyutpingdaa2 dou3 deng3
Yaledá dou deng
Definition
Upside down, with the head pointing down and the feet pointing up.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used for physical objects that have been inverted or flipped. It is common to hear it used with verbs like 放 or 擺 to describe the orientation of an object. Unlike the formal term 倒轉, this expression feels more descriptive and vivid in a casual setting.
Examples
Why did you put the book upside down?
Related words
Common phrases
placed upside down
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 倒轉, which can also mean to reverse the order of something, whereas 打倒掟 is strictly about physical orientation.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
