daa2 cek3 lak6打赤肋
Jyutpingdaa2 cek3 lak6
Yaledá chek lahk
Definition
To go shirtless or topless; to be bare-chested.
colloquialclothingpeople
How it's used
Describes the state of being shirtless, often implying a casual or slightly unrefined appearance. It is frequently used to describe men hanging out in public spaces or during manual labor in hot weather. While not inherently offensive, it is informal and should be avoided in professional or formal settings.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
walking down the street topless
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with being naked. It specifically refers to being without a shirt, not being completely undressed.
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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.
