sin3 sai1 gwaa1 pei4𨃩西瓜皮
Jyutpingsin3 sai1 gwaa1 pei4
Yalesin sāi gwā pèih
Definition
To be set up, tricked, or led into a trap by someone.
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How it's used
Originating from classic slapstick comedy tropes, this phrase functions both as a literal description of slipping and a metaphorical way to describe being duped. It carries a slightly humorous or mocking tone when used to describe someone falling for a scheme. It is most effective when describing a situation where someone should have seen the danger coming but was too careless to notice.
Examples
He really fell into a trap this time and got all his money scammed.
Walk carefully, don't step on a peel and slip.
Related words
Common phrases
to slip on a peel and fall down
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general terms for being cheated like 俾人呃, as this specific phrase emphasizes the sudden, clumsy, and avoidable nature of the trap or mistake.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
