do6 jap6墮入堕入
Jyutpingdo6 jap6
Yaledoh yahp
Definition
To fall into; typically referring to an unfavorable situation or state.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of being trapped or caught in a negative situation, such as a scheme, a crisis, or a cycle of debt. While it can be used for falling in love, it often implies a loss of control or a sense of being overwhelmed by the situation. It is more formal than the everyday verb 跌, which is used for physical falling.
Examples
He accidentally fell into the scammer's trap.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical falls, such as falling down the stairs or falling into a hole. For physical movement, use 跌落 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
