bei3跛
Jyutpingbei3
Yalebei
Definition
Lame or crippled; unable to walk properly, limping, or unbalanced due to an injury or leg condition.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Describes a physical impairment or a temporary injury that affects one's gait. While it can be used as a verb to describe the action of limping, it is frequently used as an adjective to describe the state of a person or a limb. Be aware that using this term to describe a person can be considered offensive or derogatory in many social contexts.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe inanimate objects that are broken or malfunctioning, as it specifically refers to biological legs or feet. Using it to describe a broken table or chair is incorrect and sounds unnatural.
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