daat3躂跶
Jyutpingdaat3
Yaledaat
Definition
To slip, trip, or fall down.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focus on the suddenness of the action, as it implies a quick loss of balance rather than a slow collapse. It is frequently paired with directional complements like 低 or 親 to clarify the result of the fall. The term is strictly colloquial and carries a slightly informal tone, often used when describing minor accidents in daily life.
Examples
Be careful, what if you trip and get hurt?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌, which is a more general term for falling from a height or losing one's footing. 躂 specifically highlights the act of tripping or stumbling over something.
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