lok6 lai4落嚟
Jyutpinglok6 lai4
Yalelohk làih
Definition
To come down; to descend toward the speaker.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Directional verbs in Cantonese often combine a verb of motion with a directional complement to specify the path. 落嚟 specifically implies movement from a higher position to the speaker's current location. It is frequently used when calling someone from an upstairs room or a higher floor to join people below.
Examples
Come down quickly, everyone is waiting for you.
When will he finally be willing to come down and talk to us?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 落嚟 with 落去, which means to go down to a place where the speaker is not currently located. If you are standing on the ground floor and telling someone to come to you from upstairs, use 落嚟, but if you are telling them to go down to the basement, use 落去.
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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.
