do2躲
Jyutpingdo2
Yaledó
Definition
To hide; to conceal oneself to avoid being found.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use 匿 or 匿埋 instead of 躲 in spoken Cantonese. Using 躲 can sound overly formal or literary, as if reading from a textbook or a period drama script. The suffix 埋 adds a sense of completion or total concealment, emphasizing that the person is now fully out of sight.
Related words
Common phrases
hiding in a corner
hiding away from everyone
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 躲 because it appears in written Chinese, but it is not part of the natural spoken lexicon. Stick to 匿 or 匿埋 to sound like a local.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
