jat1 puk1 jat1 luk1一仆一碌
Jyutpingjat1 puk1 jat1 luk1
Yaleyāt pūk yāt lūk
Definition
To stumble, stagger, or trip repeatedly while moving; to run or walk in a clumsy, panicked manner.
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How it's used
This expression vividly captures the image of someone losing their balance repeatedly, often due to intoxication, exhaustion, or uneven terrain. It carries a sense of being dishevelled or clumsy, making it a perfect descriptor for someone struggling to maintain their composure while moving. It is rarely used in formal writing and is reserved for describing physical movement that looks chaotic or uncoordinated.
Examples
He is staggering around because he is drunk.
Why are you stumbling around like that while walking?
Related words
Common phrases
to walk in a stumbling manner
to run in a clumsy, tripping way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply falling down once, as the phrase implies a continuous or repeated state of stumbling rather than a single incident.
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