fei1 tin1 kam4 lou4飛天蠄蟧飞天蠄蟧
Jyutpingfei1 tin1 kam4 lou4
Yalefēi tīn kàhm lòuh
Definition
A wall-scaling burglar who climbs external walls to break into apartments.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes burglars who scale the exterior of high-rise buildings to enter apartments through windows or balconies. It carries a sense of agility and daring, painting a vivid picture of a thief crawling like a spider across the building facade. While it is a common term in news reports and police warnings, it is also used in everyday conversation to describe the specific threat of apartment break-ins.
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I heard that wall-scaling burglar was caught by the police.
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Common phrases
prevent wall-scaling burglars
Common mistake
Do not use this term for a common shoplifter or a pickpocket, as it exclusively refers to burglars who climb building exteriors. It is not a general word for any type of thief.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
