lok6 baai6落敗落败
Jyutpinglok6 baai6
Yalelohk baaih
Definition
To lose or be defeated.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or literary tone that is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. It is typically reserved for news reports, sports commentary, or written accounts of a competition. Use 輸 instead for everyday situations where you are talking about losing a game or a bet.
Examples
They lost in the competition, and everyone is very unhappy.
Do you think they will lose this time?
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer a miserable defeat
to eventually lose
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings with friends, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is not used for losing physical objects, which would require 唔見咗.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
