dam3lok6 lai4髧落嚟
Jyutpingdam3lok6 lai4
Yaledahm3lok làih
Definition
To hang down, dangle, or droop.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the action of something falling from a person's hand or a higher position due to a lack of grip or carelessness. It carries a sense of accidental loss or clumsiness, distinguishing it from simply putting something down. It is almost exclusively used in spoken Cantonese to describe physical objects slipping away.
Examples
Why did you drop your phone?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 跌, which is the general verb for falling or dropping. While 跌 can be used for both people and objects, 髧落嚟 emphasizes the movement of an object slipping or being released from a specific point, often implying a downward trajectory from a height.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
