gwaan3 dai1躀低
Jyutpinggwaan3 dai1
Yalegwaan dāi
Definition
To trip and fall down, or to slip and fall.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used for physical falls caused by tripping or being pushed, rather than just losing one's balance. It carries a slightly more vivid and informal tone than the standard 跌低. When used in a competitive context, it implies a forceful takedown or a sudden loss of footing.
Examples
He was tripped over by someone while playing soccer yesterday.
Be careful, it will be troublesome if you slip and fall later.
Related words
Common phrases
to be tripped over by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌低, which is the general term for falling down. 躀低 specifically highlights the action of being tripped or sliding, often implying a more abrupt or violent impact.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
