daap6 zuk1踏足
Jyutpingdaap6 zuk1
Yaledaahp jūk
Definition
To set foot in, arrive at, or step onto a place.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or literary weight, often used to describe reaching a new, significant, or previously unvisited location. It is frequently employed in travel narratives or when discussing a major life milestone, such as entering a new country or a specific professional field. Unlike simple verbs for walking, it implies a sense of arrival or a deliberate act of entering a space.
Examples
He finally set foot in this city full of dreams.
Related words
Common phrases
to set foot in Hong Kong
to set foot in for the first time
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual, everyday contexts where a simple verb like 去 or 入 would be more natural. Avoid using it for mundane movements like walking into a room or going to the supermarket, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic in those situations.
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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.
