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Jyutpingdit3 zo2
Yaledit jó
Definition
Dropped or lost.
- to have fallen down; dropped
- lost; misplaced
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this phrase to describe both physical dropping of an object and the state of having lost something. It carries a sense of suddenness or accidental occurrence, often implying the item is now missing or damaged. It is the standard way to express losing personal belongings in daily life.
Examples
I accidentally dropped my wallet.
Related words
Common phrases
dropped down to the street
dropped onto the floor
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean losing a game or a competition, for which you should use 輸. It specifically refers to losing possession of an object, not a contest.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
