puk1 dou2仆倒仆到
Jyutpingpuk1 dou2
Yalepūk dóu
Definition
To fall over; to lose balance and fall to the ground.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of losing one's balance and hitting the ground, often implying a somewhat clumsy or sudden motion. It is more descriptive and vivid than the generic 跌親, which simply means to fall and get hurt. While it can describe a serious accident, it is frequently used to describe minor, embarrassing tumbles in daily life.
Examples
He doesn't look where he's going when he walks, and he's always falling over.
Why did you fall over? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?
Related words
Common phrases
to fall down onto the ground
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 仆街, which is a vulgar slang term for a jerk or a curse word. Using 仆倒 is perfectly safe and neutral, but adding the word 街 changes the meaning entirely to something offensive.
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