lok3 lok3咯咯
Jyutpinglok3 lok3
Yalelok lok
Definition
Knocking sound, especially at a door.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This onomatopoeia is specifically reserved for the sound of knuckles hitting a hard surface like wood. It is often paired with the particle 咁 to describe the manner of the action, turning the sound into an adverbial phrase. While it mimics the sound, it is rarely used alone and usually requires a verb like 敲 to clarify the context.
Examples
Someone is knocking on the door outside.
Have you heard the knocking sound outside yet?
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Grammar guides
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