laap3 gaa2 caang1擸架生

Jyutpinglaap3 gaa2 caang1

Yalelaap gá chāang

Definition

To pick up or arm oneself with tools, instruments, or weapons.

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How it's used

Originally referring to a tradesperson gathering their necessary equipment, this term has evolved to carry a strong connotation of preparing for a fight or a confrontation. It is frequently used in movies or street slang to describe someone arming themselves with improvised weapons like metal pipes or wooden sticks. The term implies a sense of urgency and aggressive intent when used in a criminal context.

Examples

faai3快di1啲laap3擸gaa3架saang1生bong1幫sau2手zing2整hou2好go3個seoi2水hau4喉laa1啦。

Quickly grab the tools and help fix the water pipe.

nei5你zou6做me1咩mou4無laa1啦laa1啦laap3擸gaa3架saang1生soeng2想daa2打jan4人aa4呀？

Why did you suddenly grab a weapon and try to hit someone?

Related words

Common phrases

laap3擸gaa3架saang1生daa2打gaau1交

to grab weapons for a fight

laap3擸gaa3架saang1生hoi1開gung1工

to grab tools to start work

Common mistake

Do not use this term to describe simply picking up a pen or a small household item. It specifically implies tools that are somewhat substantial or potentially dangerous, and using it for trivial objects sounds unnatural or overly dramatic.