to1 leoi6拖累
Jyutpingto1 leoi6
Yaletō leuih
Definition
To encumber, be a burden to, or drag down others; to bring trouble or extra burden to someone.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the negative impact one person's actions or situation has on another's progress or well-being. It implies a sense of guilt or responsibility for causing someone else to suffer or fail. Unlike simply being a burden, it carries a stronger sense of active hindrance or entanglement.
Examples
I'm sorry, I really dragged you down this time.
How many more people do you want to drag down before you stop?
Related words
Common phrases
to be a burden to someone
to drag down the whole family
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe physical weight or heavy objects, as it specifically refers to the abstract or social burden placed on people. It is not used for carrying heavy luggage or items.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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