lo2 zau2攞走
Jyutpinglo2 zau2
Yaleló jáu
Definition
To order food for takeaway or takeout.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
Use this verb specifically when you want to pack up food to eat elsewhere, rather than just grabbing an object. It functions as a phrasal verb where the second character indicates the direction of the action. It is extremely common in fast food shops or casual cafes when you decide to change your mind about dining in.
Examples
I have to leave soon, can I have this meal as takeaway?
Since you cannot finish the food, why not take it away?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 外賣, which is a noun referring to the takeaway service or the food itself. You would say 嗌外賣 to order takeaway, but you use 攞走 to describe the act of taking the food with you.
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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.
