jaap3 gou1 fu3 goek3押高褲腳押高裤脚
Jyutpingjaap3 gou1 fu3 goek3
Yaleyaap gōu fu geuk
Definition
To roll up one's pant cuffs.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the action of folding the bottom of trousers upward to prevent them from getting wet or dirty. It is a very practical, everyday expression often used when walking through puddles or during heavy rain. The verb 押 implies a deliberate, manual folding motion rather than just letting them bunch up.
Examples
It is raining, hurry up and roll up your pant cuffs.
Related words
Common phrases
roll up pant cuffs
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 捲起, which is a more generic term for rolling up sleeves or paper. While 捲起 is understood, 押高 is the specific, idiomatic choice for clothing items like trousers or jeans in a Cantonese context.
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Grammar guides
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