hai6 lou6係路系路
Jyutpinghai6 lou6
Yalehaih louh
Definition
On the right track; normal in behavior, or developing as expected.
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How it's used
Describes behavior or a situation that aligns with social norms or logical expectations. It is frequently used in the negative form 唔係路 to express disapproval or suspicion that something is going wrong or is being handled incorrectly. The phrase carries a strong sense of intuition, implying that something just does not feel right based on common sense.
Examples
The way you are doing things doesn't seem right.
He is usually quite normal, why is he acting so strange today?
Related words
Common phrases
not right; suspicious
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of being on a road or path. It is strictly an idiomatic expression for appropriateness and behavior, so it cannot be used to describe physical navigation or directions.
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