gam6 zyu6 tau4㩒住頭㩒住头
Jyutpinggam6 zyu6 tau4
Yalegahm jyuh tàuh
Definition
To do something continuously without looking up; to be totally immersed in a task.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase captures the physical posture of someone leaning forward with their head down, often implying intense focus or a lack of awareness of surroundings. It is frequently used to describe people who are glued to their mobile devices or working diligently at a desk. The imagery is quite literal, focusing on the downward angle of the head as a sign of deep concentration or distraction.
Examples
He is always buried in his work and ignores everyone.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply looking down, as it carries a strong connotation of being absorbed or occupied by a task. It is not used to describe physical pain or bowing in respect.
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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.
