leng5 je5領嘢领嘢
Jyutpingleng5 je5
Yaleléhng yéh
Definition
To fall into a trap, make a blunder, or face unexpected trouble.
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How it's used
Describes a situation where someone falls into a trap, suffers an unexpected negative consequence, or experiences a mishap after trusting someone or something. It carries a strong sense of regret or realization that one has been misled or made a poor judgment call. It is frequently used when someone ignores a warning and then faces the predictable bad outcome.
Examples
I'm really in trouble this time, the computer won't turn on at all.
You believe what he says? Be careful you don't get burned!
Related words
Common phrases
really got into trouble
be careful not to get burned
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being unlucky. It implies that the person played a part in their own misfortune by being naive, trusting the wrong person, or failing to exercise proper caution.
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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.
