lok6 jap6落入
Jyutpinglok6 jap6
Yalelohk yahp
Definition
To fall into; to drop into.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Often used in abstract contexts like traps, schemes, or difficult situations rather than literal physical falling. While it describes entering a negative state, it carries a sense of being lured or trapped by external circumstances. It is more formal than simply saying 跌入.
Examples
Be careful not to fall into his trap.
He accidentally fell into the trap.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this for physical movement, but 跌落 is much more natural for falling down a hole or off a ledge. Reserve 落入 for metaphorical or figurative traps.
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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.
