laan1 si1躝屍躝尸
Jyutpinglaan1 si1
Yalelān sī
Definition
Rough way of telling others to go away; "get out"
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How it's used
This is a highly aggressive and offensive way to tell someone to leave. It literally combines the verb for crawling with the word for a corpse, implying that the person is as unwelcome as a dead body that needs to be dragged away. It is strictly for use in intense arguments or when you want to show extreme contempt for someone.
Examples
nei5 faai3 di1 laan1 si1 laa1 m4 hou2 zo2 zyu6 ngo5 zou6 je5
你快啲躝屍啦，唔好阻住我做嘢。
Get lost quickly, don't get in the way of my work.
keoi5 seng4 jat6 dou1 giu3 jan4 laan1 si1 zan1 hai6 hou2 mou2 lai5 maau6
佢成日都叫人躝屍，真係好冇禮貌。
He always tells people to get lost, he is really rude.
Related words
Common phrases
laan1 si1 laan1 lou6
躝屍躝路
get lost and get out of my sight
Common mistake
Do not use this with anyone you do not intend to offend deeply, as it is far more insulting than standard phrases like 走開 or 行開.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
