lok6 seoi2落水
Jyutpinglok6 seoi2
Yalelohk séui
Definition
To fall into water.
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How it's used
While literally describing the act of falling into water, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe being dragged into a problematic situation or a shady scheme. It carries a sense of helplessness, implying that once you are in the water, you are at the mercy of the current. It is distinct from simply entering water, as it implies an involuntary or unfortunate entry.
Examples
He accidentally fell into the water.
What would you do if you saw someone fall into the water?
Related words
Common phrases
a person who is already in a difficult position and is further attacked
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 落雨, which means to rain. Learners often mistake the literal meaning of falling into water for the act of going into the water for swimming, which is better expressed as 落水游水.
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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.
