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Definition
Sketchy, suspicious, or giving a bad premonition of a trap or failure.
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How it's used
Originating from gaming slang where it refers to an ambush or a trap, this term has evolved into a common way to describe anything that seems like a bad idea or a waste of time. It is frequently used with the particle 哋 to soften the tone, as in 伏伏哋, which implies a vague suspicion that something is not quite right. It is a highly versatile adjective used for everything from job offers and travel plans to blind dates.
Examples
This restaurant looks sketchy, let's go eat somewhere else.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 伏, which can mean to lie in wait or to hide. When used as an adjective for sketchy situations, it is almost always used in a colloquial, evaluative sense rather than a literal one.
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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.
