lo1 daam2攞膽攞胆
Jyutpinglo1 daam2
Yalelō dáam
Definition
Describing something that arouses an extreme emotion, such as being highly impressive, shocking, or bizarre.
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How it's used
Describes anything that triggers a visceral reaction, ranging from visual shock to emotional discomfort. It is often used to critique someone's eccentric fashion choices or to describe a situation that is overwhelmingly intense or bizarre. The term implies that the subject is so extreme that it metaphorically steals your courage or leaves you stunned.
Examples
His hairstyle is so shocking, I was left speechless.
The plot of this movie is so intense, can you handle it?
Related words
Common phrases
seriously shocking or extreme
outrageous or shocking look
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being brave. While it contains the word 膽, it is not about having guts, but rather about something being so extreme that it makes you lose your composure.
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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.
