lam3 zo2冧咗
Jyutpinglam3 zo2
Yalelam jó
Definition
To have collapsed, fallen over, or broken down.
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How it's used
Describes physical objects that topple or collapse, such as trees, walls, or stacks of items. It implies a loss of vertical stability rather than just falling down from a height. When used for people, it takes on a romantic meaning of being infatuated or having a crush on someone.
Examples
The vase accidentally fell over.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 跌, which is used for objects dropping or people falling down while walking. 冧 implies the object was standing upright before it tipped over.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
