aa3 to4 haang4 lou6阿駝行路啊駝行路
Jyutpingaa3 to4 haang4 lou6
Yalea tòh hàahng louh
Definition
So-so; passable; mediocre.
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How it's used
This is a classic Cantonese riddle phrase where the first part implies the second. The punchline is 中中哋, which means mediocre or average. It relies on the pun between the hunchback's gait, which is described as 中中 (swaying in the middle), and the colloquial term for average.
Examples
How is the food at this restaurant? It is just passable.
Related words
Common phrases
Mr Hunchback is walking, so-so
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal settings or professional interviews, as it is a playful, informal expression that can sound dismissive or overly casual.
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Grammar guides
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