lok6 gaai1落街
Jyutpinglok6 gaai1
Yalelohk gāai
Definition
To head out from one's home, typically for a short period of time.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of leaving one's residence for a quick, local errand or a short walk. It implies a sense of proximity, as if the destination is within the immediate neighborhood. Unlike 出街 which can imply going out for a whole day or a significant social event, 落街 feels casual and temporary.
Examples
I'm heading out to buy a bottle of water, I'll be back soon.
Did you see if the shop downstairs was open when you went out?
Related words
Common phrases
to go out to buy something
to go out for a stroll
Common mistake
Avoid using this for long-distance travel or major outings like going to the airport or a different city. It is strictly for local, short-term departures from home.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
