laap3 laap3 ling3立立令

Jyutpinglaap3 laap3 ling3

Yalelaap laap ling

Definition

Shiny, sparkling, or glossy.

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How it's used

This reduplicated adjective is specifically used for surfaces that are clean, polished, or reflective. It carries a positive connotation of tidiness and meticulous care. You will often hear it used to describe things like freshly waxed cars, polished floors, or well-maintained shoes.

Examples

keoi5佢deoi3對pei4皮haai4鞋caat3擦dou3到laap3立laap3立ling3令。

His leather shoes are polished until they are shiny.

dei6地baan2板mut3抹dak1得gam3咁laap3立laap3立ling3令，siu2小sam1心sin3跣can1親aa4呀。

The floor is mopped so shiny, be careful not to slip.

Common phrases

caat3擦dou3到laap3立laap3立ling3令

polished until shiny

mut3抹dou3到laap3立laap3立ling3令

wiped until shiny

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe something that is sparkling like a diamond or a star, as those require different descriptors like 閃閃下. It is strictly for smooth, reflective surfaces that have been cleaned or polished.