zaam6 dak1 zyu6 goek3站得住腳站得住脚

Jyutpingzaam6 dak1 zyu6 goek3

Yalejaahm dāk jyuh geuk

Definition

Tenable, valid, or able to hold water.

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How it's used

This expression is used to describe arguments, theories, or reasons that are logically sound and can withstand scrutiny. It is almost exclusively used in negative forms like 站唔住腳 to point out that someone's reasoning is flawed or weak. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is perfectly natural in professional or serious discussions.

Examples

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個gaai2解sik1釋zaam6站dak1得zyu6住goek3腳me1咩？

Do you think this explanation is tenable?

Common phrases

leon6論dim2點zaam6站m4唔zyu6住goek3腳

the argument is untenable

lei5理jau4由zaam6站m4唔zyu6住goek3腳

the reason is invalid

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this to describe physical balance, but it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like logic or evidence. For physical balance, use 企得穩 instead.