lap6 lyun6立亂立乱

Jyutpinglap6 lyun6

Yalelahp lyuhn

Uncommon

Definition

Rashly, thoughtlessly, or carelessly without careful consideration.

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How it's used

Often used as a warning to prevent someone from acting impulsively or causing trouble. It implies a lack of caution or care, specifically when the outcome could be negative or messy. It is frequently paired with negative imperatives like 唔好 to advise against reckless behavior.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好laap6立lyun6亂gong2講je5嘢，wui2會dak1得zeoi6罪jan4人㗎。

Don't speak so rashly, you might offend people.

nei1呢dou6度di1啲din6電sin3線hou2好ngai4危him2險，nei5你m4唔hou2好lap6立lyun2亂dim3掂。

The wires here are dangerous, don't go touching them thoughtlessly.

Common phrases

lap6立lyun2亂sik6食je5嘢

to eat whatever one finds without caution

lap6立lyun2亂gong2講je5嘢

to speak without thinking

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 亂嚟, which means to act in a chaotic or disorderly way. While 亂嚟 describes the act of causing disorder, 立亂 focuses on the lack of thought or caution before taking an action.