gaau3 fei1較飛较飞
Jyutpinggaau3 fei1
Yalegaau fēi
Definition
To risk, experiment, or put something of value at stake.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of recklessness or gambling with something valuable. It is frequently used in the phrase 攞嚟較飛 to describe someone who is intentionally putting themselves in a dangerous or disadvantageous position for no good reason.
Examples
To win money, he actually risked his entire fortune.
Related words
Common phrases
to ask for trouble by taking a risk
to risk one's life
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of adjusting something, as it is almost exclusively used in the metaphorical sense of taking an unnecessary risk.
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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.
