dam3 lok6 dei6髧落地
Jyutpingdam3 lok6 dei6
Yaledam lohk deih
Definition
To hang so low as to touch the ground; extremely long.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This expression is highly colloquial and specifically describes the action of something falling and hitting the ground. It carries a sense of clumsiness or an accidental occurrence. It is most commonly used for physical objects that break or spill upon impact.
Examples
Be careful, don't drop the bowl on the floor.
His hands were shaking, so he dropped the whole cup of water on the floor.
Related words
Common phrases
accidentally drop on the floor
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for dropping things like 跌. While 跌 means to fall, 髧落地 emphasizes the final destination of the object being the floor, making it more descriptive of the impact.
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