dap6 dai1揼低
Jyutpingdap6 dai1
Yaledahp dāi
Definition
To leave behind or abandon.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often used to describe the physical act of knocking something over, but it can also carry a sense of carelessness or clumsiness. It is distinct from simply dropping something, as it implies a forceful or accidental impact that causes an object to fall from its original position. You will frequently hear it used when someone bumps into furniture or household items.
Examples
He accidentally knocked the vase over.
Related words
Common phrases
to knock things over
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 掉低, which means to abandon or leave something behind. While both involve the word low, 揼低 specifically refers to the physical act of knocking something over, whereas 掉低 is about discarding or neglecting an object or person.
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Grammar guides
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