laai2 je5瀨嘢濑嘢
Jyutpinglaai2 je5
Yaleláai yéh
Definition
To get into trouble, get caught, or mess up.
- slangto make a blunder; to mess up; to get into trouble
- slangto get caught by the police or get busted
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How it's used
Originally referring to the act of defecating in one's pants, this term has evolved into a versatile slang for facing negative consequences. It is frequently used to describe being caught in an illegal act, but it also applies to any situation where someone suffers an unexpected setback or fails due to their own actions. The tone is informal and slightly humorous, often used when someone is about to face the music for a mistake.
Examples
You will easily get into trouble doing it that way.
He got caught stealing this time, he is really in deep trouble.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as the original scatological meaning is still widely understood and can sound quite vulgar. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or peers.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
