daa2 lo2打鑼打锣
Jyutpingdaa2 lo2
Yaledá ló
Definition
To make a big fuss looking for someone, as if beating a gong to draw attention.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This expression carries a sense of urgency or public spectacle, implying that the search is so intense or noisy that it draws attention from others. It is often used hyperbolically to describe someone frantically searching for a person or an object that seems to have vanished. The imagery comes from the historical practice of beating a gong to make an official announcement or to gather a crowd.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a quiet or private search. It specifically implies a level of commotion or desperation that makes the search noticeable to people around you.
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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.
