nei5 zou2 tau2 laa1你早抖啦
Jyutpingnei5 zou2 tau2 laa1
Yalenéih jóu táu lā
Definition
To get lost, go to hell, or drop dead.
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How it's used
Literally meaning go to sleep early, this phrase is a sarcastic way to dismiss someone or reject a request. It carries a dismissive tone similar to telling someone to wake up to reality or that their request is completely absurd. It is much more aggressive than a simple refusal and should be used with caution as it can easily escalate a conflict.
Examples
Get lost, I don't want to see you again.
Related words
Common phrases
Get lost
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of wishing someone a good night's sleep. When said with a sharp or annoyed tone, it is strictly an insult or a harsh rejection.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
