gam6 ze3 gu1㩒鷓鴣㩒鹧鸪
Jyutpinggam6 ze3 gu1
Yalegahm je gū
Definition
To cheat; to swindle or trick someone out of something.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
This expression originates from the image of pressing down on a partridge, suggesting a victim who is trapped or easily taken advantage of. It is specifically used for situations involving financial exploitation or being overcharged, such as in a market or a tourist trap. It carries a strong sense of warning others to stay alert against being ripped off.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action involving birds. It is strictly a metaphorical term for being swindled and should never be used to describe physical violence or actual bird handling.
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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.
