huk6 lap6鵠立鹄立

Jyutpinghuk6 lap6

Yalehuhk lahp

Definition

To stand upright; to stand and wait expectantly like a crane.

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How it's used

This term is formal and carries a slightly literary or descriptive tone, often implying a sense of stillness or waiting. While it describes standing upright, it is rarely used in casual, everyday speech compared to standard verbs like 企. It is more common in written descriptions or when emphasizing a rigid, attentive posture.

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2門mun4口hau2鵠huk6立lap6咗zo2好hou2耐。

He stood upright at the doorway for a long time.

nei5你zou6做me1咩huk6鵠lap6立hai2喺dou6度m4唔juk1郁aa4呀？

Why are you standing there motionless?

Common phrases

huk6鵠lap6立dang2等doi6待

standing upright and waiting

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is quite formal and can sound unnatural if used in casual conversation. Use 企 instead for daily situations.