sin3 zo2 jat1 gaau1跣咗一跤
Jyutpingsin3 zo2 jat1 gaau1
Yalesin jó yāt gāau
Definition
To slip and fall.
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How it's used
This expression is highly visual and specifically describes the sudden loss of footing on a slippery surface. While it literally translates to slipping and falling, it is almost exclusively used for accidental falls rather than tripping over an object. It carries a slightly more vivid and descriptive tone than simply saying跌親.
Examples
He was careless walking and slipped and fell.
Did you just slip and fall a moment ago?
Related words
Common phrases
to slip
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 跌親, which is a general term for falling down. 跣咗一跤 specifically implies the cause was a lack of friction or a slippery surface, whereas 跌親 can happen for any reason including tripping or stumbling.
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Grammar guides
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