deoi3 hou6 jap6 zo6對號入座对号入座

Jyutpingdeoi3 hou6 jap6 zo6

Yaledeui houh yahp joh

動詞

Definition

To take one's assigned seat; figuratively, to assume oneself to be the target of an unmentioned criticism.

to take one's assigned seat based on the number on a ticket
figurativeto assume oneself to be the target of an unmentioned criticism or ridicule

colloquialdaily actionspeople

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of finding a seat, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who assumes a vague criticism is directed at them. It captures the psychological act of projecting a general comment onto oneself, often when one feels guilty or insecure. Using it in this way implies that the person is being overly sensitive or self-conscious.

Examples

le1呢coeng4場hei3戲hai6係deoi3對hou6號jap6入zo6座，nei5你tai2睇cing1清co2楚zoeng1張fei1飛go3個wai2位sin1先laa1啦。

This movie has assigned seating, check your ticket for the seat number first.

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢gam3咁zim1尖syun1酸，nei5你jau6又sai2使mat1乜deoi3對hou6號jap6入zo6座le1呢？

They are being so sharp with their words, why do you have to take it personally?

Common phrases

m4唔hou2好deoi3對hou6號jap6入zo6座

don't take it personally

koeng5強zai3制deoi3對hou6號jap6入zo6座

mandatory assigned seating

Common mistake

Do not confuse the literal and metaphorical meanings. When used in a social context, it almost always carries a slightly mocking tone, suggesting the person is unnecessarily identifying themselves with a negative remark.