laap6 hei2臘起腊起
Jyutpinglaap6 hei2
Yalelaahp héi
Definition
To be put into a situation where there is no way out; to be trapped or cornered.
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How it's used
Describes being trapped or forced into a predicament where one has no room to maneuver or escape. It often implies that someone else has intentionally placed the speaker or a third party in this awkward position. The term carries a strong sense of helplessness and frustration.
Examples
I am really stuck in a corner this time.
Related words
Common phrases
to be put in a spot by someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 臘味, which refers to preserved meat. The character 臘 here is used for its phonetic value or as a specific regional idiomatic usage, not for its literal meaning of curing meat.
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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.
