diu6 dai1丟低丢低
Jyutpingdiu6 dai1
Yalediuh dāi
Definition
To leave behind; to abandon or desert someone or something.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase carries a sense of abandonment or carelessness, often implying that the person or object left behind was neglected or forgotten. It is more emotionally charged than simply saying 留低, which is a neutral way to describe leaving something in a specific location. Use this when you want to emphasize the act of deserting or discarding something rather than just placing it somewhere.
Examples
Why did you leave me here all by myself?
He was in a rush, so he left the luggage behind and left.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 丟掉, which means to throw away or discard as trash. Using 丟低 for physical objects can sound like you are abandoning them, whereas 丟掉 is the correct term for putting items in the bin.
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Grammar guides
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