pek3 paau3 m4 laau4劈炮唔撈劈炮唔捞

Jyutpingpek3 paau3 m4 laau4

Yalepek paau m̀h làauh

Definition

To resign in a huff, especially because one cannot tolerate the working environment or colleagues.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of frustration or sudden impulse, implying that the person has reached their limit with the job. It is much more informal than the standard term 辭職 and often suggests a dramatic or immediate departure. The imagery comes from the idea of throwing down one's tools or equipment, signaling a complete break from the workplace.

Examples

le1呢fan2份gung1工taai2太san1辛fu2苦，ngo5我zan1真hai6係soeng2想pek3劈paau3炮m4唔lou1撈。

This job is too exhausting, I really want to quit.

nei5你zou6做me1咩dat6突jin4然pek3劈paau3炮m4唔lou1撈aa4呀？

Why did you suddenly decide to resign?

Common phrases

zik1即hak1刻pek3劈paau3炮m4唔lou1撈

to quit on the spot

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal settings like a resignation letter or a meeting with HR, as it sounds unprofessional and aggressive. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or colleagues.