baak3 mou4 liu4 laai6百無聊賴百无聊赖
Jyutpingbaak3 mou4 liu4 laai6
Yalebaak mòuh lìuh laaih
Definition
Bored to death; feeling empty, spiritually aimless, and finding life utterly devoid of interest.
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How it's used
Describes a state of profound listlessness or lack of purpose rather than just being busy-less. It often implies a sense of emptiness or having nothing meaningful to occupy one's mind, making it more descriptive of a mood than a simple lack of activity.
Examples
Staying at home all day is just so incredibly boring.
Why are you sitting there looking so bored?
Related words
Common phrases
boring days
to feel bored to death
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a specific task or event as boring, as it focuses on the internal feeling of the person rather than the external quality of the situation.
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