lok6 zuk1落足

Jyutpinglok6 zuk1

Yalelohk jūk

Rare

Definition

To put in a sufficient amount, or to do something with a lot of effort, materials, or energy.

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How it's used

Focuses on the generosity or sufficiency of an ingredient added to something, usually food or a mixture. It implies that the person preparing the item did not skimp on the quality or quantity of the components. It is almost exclusively used in positive contexts to praise the richness or authenticity of a dish.

Examples

ni1呢go3個tong1湯lok6落zuk1足liu2料，jam2飲jyun4完hou2好nyun5暖san1身。

This soup has plenty of ingredients; it warms the body after drinking.

nei5你zyu2煮min6麵gei3記dak1得lok6落zuk1足aa4呀。

Remember to put plenty of chopped green onions when you cook the noodles.

Related words

see alsolok6落lokhsynonymzuk1 liu2足料jūk líu

Common phrases

lok6落zuk1足liu2料

use plenty of ingredients

lok6落zuk1足sam1心gei1機

put in a lot of effort

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply adding something. It specifically carries the nuance of adding a generous or sufficient amount to ensure a high-quality result, rather than just the act of putting something in.