fong3 dai1放低
Jyutpingfong3 dai1
Yalefong dāi
Definition
To put down an object and leave it there.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Beyond the literal action of placing an object on a surface, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically to mean letting go of emotional burdens or grudges. It carries a sense of relief, implying that the person is choosing to stop carrying the weight of a situation. It is much more common in daily speech than the formal 放置.
Examples
Put down your bag first and come in to sit for a while.
Why did you put the document down here?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean lowering something in a physical sense, such as lowering a window or a curtain, where 落 is the standard choice. It specifically refers to the act of releasing an object from one's hands onto a surface.
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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.
