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Jyutpinglin4 leoi6
Yalelìhn leuih
Definition
To implicate or involve someone, causing them trouble or harm.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the negative consequences of an action that spill over onto others. It carries a strong sense of burden or unfairness, often implying that the person being affected is an innocent bystander or an unwilling participant. It is frequently used when someone feels guilty for causing trouble for a friend or colleague.
Examples
Take responsibility for your own mistakes, don't drag me into this.
He caused huge trouble this time, implicating the whole department in the punishment.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for positive involvement or neutral collaboration. It is strictly reserved for situations where the outcome is detrimental or causes trouble for the other party.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
