bai1 goek3 liu5 go1跛腳了哥跛脚了哥
Jyutpingbai1 goek3 liu5 go1
Yalebāi geuk líuh gō
Definition
An incompetent or useless person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who is clumsy, slow, or generally useless at a task. The imagery comes from a bird with a lame leg, suggesting a lack of agility and effectiveness. It carries a strong sense of frustration or mockery when evaluating someone's performance.
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He works so slowly, he really is a total incompetent.
How can you get things done if you find an incompetent person to help?
Related words
Common phrases
a complete and utter incompetent
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who actually has a physical disability, as it is a derogatory term for incompetence and would be highly offensive in that context.
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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.
