deon6遁

Jyutpingdeon6

Yaledeuhn

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To escape, flee, or hide.

to escape; to flee
to hide; to vanish so as not to be noticed

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively used in the set phrase 尿遁, which describes the act of slipping away from a social situation or responsibility by claiming to go to the restroom. It carries a humorous, slightly cynical tone, implying the person is being lazy or avoiding an awkward conversation. You will rarely see it used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日ze3借niu6尿deon6遁zau2走zo2咗heoi3去。

He always uses the toilet as an excuse to sneak away.

nei5你jau6又soeng2想ze3借niu6尿deon6遁aa4呀？

Are you trying to pull the toilet escape trick again?

Common phrases

ze3借niu6尿deon6遁

to use the toilet as an excuse to leave

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a serious escape from danger or a crime, as it is strictly reserved for lighthearted or social avoidance. Using it in a formal context will sound very strange.