lap1笠
Jyutpinglap1
Yalelāp
Definition
To pull on, cover with, or encase in a garment or protective item.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the act of putting something over or onto oneself, often implying a quick or casual motion. It is commonly used for items that are pulled over the head or body, such as jackets, hats, or masks. Unlike the more general term 著, which implies wearing clothes properly, 笠 often suggests a sense of urgency or simply throwing something on for protection or warmth.
Examples
It is very windy outside, hurry up and put on your jacket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for putting on trousers or shoes, as it implies a covering motion from above or over the head. It is also not used for accessories like watches or rings, which would require the verb 戴.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
