zing6 lok6 lei4靜落嚟静落嚟
Jyutpingzing6 lok6 lei4
Yalejihng lohk lèih
Definition
To quiet down, calm down, or become peaceful.
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How it's used
This phrase describes a transition from a state of noise or activity to one of silence or calm. It is frequently used to command a group to stop talking or to describe the atmosphere of a place after a period of chaos. The particle 嚟 indicates the direction of the change towards the state of being quiet.
Examples
Everyone quieten down and listen to what I have to say.
It feels very comfortable after the room quietened down.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 靜落去, which implies a continuous state of becoming quieter over a longer period. 靜落嚟 focuses on the moment the noise stops or the transition happens.
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Grammar guides
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