gam1 gai1 duk6 laap6金雞獨立金鸡独立
Jyutpinggam1 gai1 duk6 laap6
Yalegām gāi duhk laahp
Definition
To stand on one leg while keeping one's balance.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Originally a term from martial arts describing a specific stance, it is now frequently used in everyday life to describe the act of balancing on one foot. It carries a slightly playful or descriptive tone when used to comment on someone's physical stability or lack thereof. You will often hear it used when someone is trying to put on shoes or socks while standing up.
Examples
He is practicing standing on one leg to train his balance.
Common phrases
practice standing on one leg
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Grammar guides
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