daa2 ho4 baau1打荷包
Jyutpingdaa2 ho4 baau1
Yaledá hòh bāau
Definition
To pick pockets; to steal money or valuables from someone's pocket or bag.
colloquialdaily actionsmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of theft from a person's immediate belongings like pockets or bags. It carries a sense of suddenness and often implies the victim was unaware of the theft until it was too late. While it literally translates to beating a wallet, it is strictly used for the crime of pickpocketing.
Examples
Be careful when taking the MTR, it is very easy to get your pocket picked.
Related words
Common phrases
to have one's pocket picked
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general stealing or burglary, which would use 偷嘢 or 爆格. It specifically requires the victim to be carrying the item on their person at the time.
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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.
