baai2 lau5擺柳摆柳
Jyutpingbaai2 lau5
Yalebáai láuh
Definition
To describe someone who has no firm target, principles, or steady direction, swaying easily.
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How it's used
Describes a person who lacks focus, direction, or a firm stance on issues. It carries a slightly critical tone, implying that the person is drifting through life or work without a clear purpose. It is often used to describe someone who is easily swayed by others or who lacks the backbone to make a decision.
Examples
He is always aimless, he has no goals in his work.
Related words
Common phrases
always aimless
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the physical act of swaying or walking unsteadily, as the term is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe a person's character or lack of resolve.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
