laat6 dai1辣低
Jyutpinglaat6 dai1
Yalelaaht dāi
Definition
To gun down, shoot, or kill someone with a firearm.
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How it's used
Originating from local triad slang, this term carries a gritty, cinematic feel often found in Hong Kong crime films. It implies a swift and decisive action, usually involving a firearm, rather than a prolonged struggle. While it can mean to injure, it is most frequently used to describe a fatal or incapacitating shot.
Examples
The police officer shot and downed the thief.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal or professional contexts, as it sounds aggressive and informal. It is strictly limited to describing violent encounters involving weapons and should not be used for general physical fights or sports.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
