wu1 lung2 bo1烏龍波乌龙波
Jyutpingwu1 lung2 bo1
Yalewū lúng bō
Definition
To score an own goal by mistake
colloquialsportsother
How it's used
Beyond sports, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a blunder or a self-defeating mistake in daily life. It implies an action that was intended to be helpful or neutral but ended up causing harm to oneself or one's own side. The phrase is deeply ingrained in local culture, often appearing in news headlines or casual office banter.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 lam4 mei1 baai2 go3 wu1 lung2 bo1 leoi6 dou3 cyun4 deoi2 syu1 maai4
佢臨尾擺個烏龍波，累到全隊輸埋。
He scored an own goal at the end, causing the whole team to lose.
dim2 gaai2 nei5 wui6 ji5 tek3 go3 wu1 lung2 bo1 jap6 zi6 gei2 mong5 gaa4
點解你會踢個烏龍波入自己網㗎？
Why did you kick an own goal into your own net?
Related words
Common phrases
baai2 wu1 lung2
擺烏龍
to commit an own goal or a blunder
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply making a mistake, as it specifically carries the nuance of accidentally helping the opposition or undermining your own efforts. It is also common to use the verb phrase 擺烏龍 to describe the act of committing such a mistake.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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