dek3 lou2趯路
Jyutpingdek3 lou2
Yaledek lóu
Definition
To flee, run away, or escape for one's life.
colloquialdaily actionsslang
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of urgency and often implies a desperate or hasty departure to avoid trouble or danger. It is much more vivid and informal than standard terms like 逃走 or 離開. Use this when describing someone scrambling to get away from a threatening situation or an unwanted encounter.
Examples
The police are here, run away quickly!
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional contexts, as it sounds very streetwise and casual. It is strictly a spoken term for fleeing from immediate trouble rather than a general term for traveling or moving house.
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Grammar guides
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