lok6 lau2落樓落楼
Jyutpinglok6 lau2
Yalelohk láu
Definition
To go downstairs, or to pay the bill after dining in a restaurant.
- to go downstairs to the ground level
- slangto pay the bill after eating in a restaurant; to settle the bill
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
This phrase is used regardless of whether the person is actually taking stairs, an elevator, or an escalator. It functions as a general way to say leaving one's apartment building to reach the street level. It is a very common way to describe running a quick errand nearby.
Examples
Could you go downstairs and buy me something to eat?
I just went downstairs, where are you waiting?
Related words
Common phrases
go downstairs to buy things
go downstairs to pick someone up
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply going down a flight of stairs inside a house, which is usually described as 落樓梯. 落樓 specifically implies exiting the building to the ground floor or street.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
