laap6 dei6立地
Jyutpinglaap6 dei6
Yalelaahp deih
Definition
To stand on the ground, or to do something immediately.
- to stand on the ground
- immediately; at once
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Functions primarily as an adverb meaning immediately or right away, often carrying a sense of urgency or command. It is frequently used in imperative contexts where the speaker demands an instant reaction. While it shares the meaning of standing, it is rarely used in isolation to describe the physical act of standing compared to 企.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 立地成佛, which is a fixed literary expression. In everyday speech, using it as a general verb for standing is unnatural; stick to 企 for physical posture.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
