dek6 lou2糴佬籴佬
Jyutpingdek6 lou2
Yaledehk lóu
Definition
To run away, flee, or sneak away.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of cowardice or avoiding responsibility, often used when someone leaves a situation to escape trouble or a difficult task. It is highly informal and can sound quite dismissive or mocking when used to describe someone else's actions. It is rarely used in a neutral context of simply leaving a place.
Examples
Seeing the police officer coming, he ran away immediately.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply leaving or going home, as it specifically implies an act of evasion or running away from something unpleasant. Using it to describe a polite departure will sound rude or accusatory.
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Grammar guides
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