sei3 goek3 paa4 paa4四腳爬爬四脚爬爬
Jyutpingsei3 goek3 paa4 paa4
Yalesei geuk pàh pàh
Definition
To crawl on all fours, most commonly used to describe babies crawling.
colloquialfamilydaily actions
How it's used
This idiomatic expression vividly mimics the movement of a baby on all fours. It is almost exclusively reserved for describing infants or toddlers who have not yet started walking. Using it to describe an adult crawling would sound highly sarcastic or imply they are in a desperate, undignified situation.
Examples
The kid is crawling around playing everywhere.
Related words
Common phrases
crawling about
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe climbing or general crawling motions like a soldier or an animal, as it specifically evokes the image of a baby's developmental stage.
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Grammar guides
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