dit3 jap6跌入
Jyutpingdit3 jap6
Yaledit yahp
Definition
To fall into
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this verb phrase primarily for physical movement into a confined space or a metaphorical descent into a negative situation. It implies a lack of control or an accidental occurrence rather than a deliberate jump. When referring to abstract concepts like debt or depression, it often conveys a sense of being trapped or overwhelmed.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for falling down on the ground, which is simply 跌親 or 跌低. 跌入 requires a destination or a container to fall into, whereas 跌 alone is sufficient for a simple trip or tumble.
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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.
