caa1 pei4差皮
Jyutpingcaa1 pei4
Yalechā pèih
Definition
Poor, bad, or of low quality.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disappointment or disapproval regarding quality or performance. It is frequently used to describe services, products, or personal output that fall well below expected standards. Unlike more neutral words for bad, it conveys a slightly more visceral or informal judgment.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is really bad.
Your work is so poor, how can you get a promotion?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 差唔多, which means almost or nearly. Learners sometimes mistakenly shorten it or mispronounce the tone, which can lead to confusion with other slang terms.
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Grammar guides
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