lau6 laa3漏罅

Jyutpinglau6 laa3

Yalelauh la

Definition

A crack, leak, loophole, or flaw.

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How it's used

Primarily used to describe abstract gaps in systems like laws or contracts, but also functions as a literal term for physical leaks or cracks. When referring to a physical leak, it often implies a small, persistent escape of liquid or air rather than a sudden burst. It carries a sense of something being imperfect or vulnerable to exploitation.

Examples

fan2份hap6合joek3約jau5有hou2好do1多lau6漏laa3罅，jiu3要siu2小sam1心tai2睇cing1清co2楚。

The contract has many loopholes, you need to check it carefully.

go3個seoi2水hau4喉lau6漏laa3罅，gaau2搞dou3到seng4成dei6地dou1都hai6係seoi2水aa4呀。

The pipe is leaking, making the whole floor wet.

Common phrases

wan2搵lau6漏laa3罅

to look for loopholes

tin4填bou2補lau6漏laa3罅

to plug a loophole

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 裂痕, which specifically refers to a physical crack or rift. 漏罅 is more versatile and frequently used for metaphorical flaws in logic or rules where 裂痕 would sound unnatural.