diu6 baau1調包调包
Jyutpingdiu6 baau1
Yalediuh bāau
Definition
To sneakily swap, exchange, or substitute one thing for another.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a strong connotation of deception or criminal intent, often used in contexts involving theft or fraud. It implies a deliberate, stealthy action where someone replaces a valuable item with a fake or inferior one. It is rarely used for innocent or accidental exchanges.
Examples
He actually swapped my phone for another one and took it.
Related words
Common phrases
a trick involving a swap
Common mistake
Do not use this for simple, honest exchanges like swapping seats or trading items with a friend. For those situations, use 換 or 交換 instead.
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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.
