bai1 sau2跛手

Jyutpingbai1 sau2

Yalebāi sáu

動詞

Definition

To have a disabled, paralyzed, or crippled hand or arm due to illness or injury.

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How it's used

Describes a hand or arm that is physically impaired, paralyzed, or otherwise non-functional due to injury or illness. It is often used in a slightly derogatory or blunt manner when questioning someone's lack of effort, implying they are acting as if they are incapacitated.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細go3個dit3跌can1親bai1跛sau2手，lo2攞m4唔dou3到cung5重je5嘢。

He injured his hand when he was young, so he cannot carry heavy things.

nei5你zek3隻sau2手bai1跛sau2手㗎gaa4咩？me1做zou6乜mat1唔m4自zi6己gei2拎？

Is your hand disabled? Why don't you carry it yourself?

Common phrases

bai1跛sau2手bai1跛goek3腳

physically disabled in both hands and feet

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone with a congenital disability in polite company, as it can sound insensitive or mocking. It is primarily used as a harsh accusation against someone who is being lazy or refusing to help.