dip6 lo4 hon3疊羅漢叠罗汉
Jyutpingdip6 lo4 hon3
Yaledihp lòh hon
Definition
To form a human pyramid, stacking on top of each other to show off strength and balance.
- to form a human pyramid, showcasing strength and balance
- figurativeto pile up or stack on top of one another
colloquialdaily actionsother
How it's used
Beyond the literal acrobatic performance, this term is frequently used as a vivid metaphor for any situation where objects or people are piled up in a precarious, vertical, or chaotic manner. It carries a sense of instability, often implying that the structure is prone to collapse if the base is not secure. You will often hear it used in news reports to describe pile ups involving multiple vehicles.
Examples
The kids are playing human pyramid on the grass.
You guys want to try a human pyramid? Be careful not to fall.
Related words
Common phrases
to perform a human pyramid
vehicles piled up in a crash
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
