dou2 laap6倒立
Jyutpingdou2 laap6
Yaledóu laahp
Definition
To do a handstand or headstand.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
While primarily used for the physical act of balancing on one's hands, this term is also used metaphorically to describe things that are completely upside down or inverted. It is a common activity in physical education classes or gymnastics practice in Hong Kong schools. Unlike some other verbs, it functions as a standalone action that does not require an object.
Examples
He really liked doing handstands when he was a kid.
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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.
