dam2 lok6 dei6揼落地
Jyutpingdam2 lok6 dei6
Yaledám lohk deih
Definition
To throw or dump onto the ground.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase vividly captures the act of slamming or throwing an object down in frustration or anger. It is much more expressive than simply saying throw, as it specifically implies the object hits the floor with force. It is frequently used in arguments or when someone is throwing a tantrum.
Examples
He was so angry that he threw his phone to the ground.
Related words
Common phrases
to smash by throwing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply dropping something by accident, which would be 跌咗. 揼落地 implies a deliberate, often aggressive action.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
