lok6 saan1落山

Jyutpinglok6 saan1

Yalelohk sāan

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To go down a mountain, or to finish an apprenticeship.

to go down a mountain; to descend a hill
to finish an apprenticeship; to complete one's training

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How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of descending a mountain, this term carries a strong cultural connotation of completing a period of training or apprenticeship. It evokes the imagery of a martial arts student who has mastered their craft and is leaving the secluded training ground to enter the real world. You will often hear it used metaphorically to describe someone finishing a long-term internship or professional development program.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋haang4行jyun4完saan1山，ji1依gaa1家zeon2準bei6備lok6落saan1山laa3喇。

We have finished hiking and are now ready to go down the mountain.

keoi5佢gan1跟si1師fu2傅hok6學zo2咗gei2幾nin4年，zung1終jyu1於ho2可ji5以lok6落saan1山laa1啦。

He has been apprenticing under the master for years and can finally graduate.

Common phrases

zeon2準bei6備lok6落saan1山

preparing to descend

zung1終jyu1於lok6落saan1山

finally finished apprenticeship

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe simply leaving a building or a room, as it specifically implies descending from a higher elevation or completing a formal training process. Using it for everyday exits will sound confusing or overly dramatic.