mok1 lok6剝落剥落
Jyutpingmok1 lok6
Yalemōk lohk
Definition
To peel, flake, or fall off in pieces, especially of a surface layer.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical detachment of surface layers, whether it is paint from a wall or skin after a sunburn. It implies a gradual process where pieces come off bit by bit rather than a sudden break. Use it for inanimate objects showing signs of age or biological surfaces undergoing renewal.
Examples
The wall paint here is flaking off quite badly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for objects that break into large chunks or shatter, as it specifically describes thin layers or flakes separating from a base.
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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.
