laan1 hoi1躝開躝开
Jyutpinglaan1 hoi1
Yalelāan hōi
Definition
To get out of the way or get lost.
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How it's used
Carries a very strong, aggressive tone that is much ruder than simply asking someone to move. It is essentially the Cantonese equivalent of telling someone to get lost or beat it. Use this only when you are genuinely angry or want to dismiss someone forcefully.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
move over a bit
Common mistake
Do not use this in polite or professional settings, as it is highly offensive and confrontational. It is not a neutral way to ask for space, unlike the phrase 借過.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
