caan4 kyut3 bat1 cyun4殘缺不全残缺不全
Jyutpingcaan4 kyut3 bat1 cyun4
Yalechàahn kyut bāt chyùhn
Definition
Incomplete; fragmentary; damaged and lacking parts.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe physical objects or documents that are missing parts or are in a state of disrepair. It carries a formal or literary tone, making it sound slightly out of place in very casual, everyday speech unless you are emphasizing the severity of the damage. It is more common to hear it in written descriptions or when discussing historical artifacts.
Examples
This document is incomplete, how am I supposed to read it?
The antique he found is incomplete and damaged.
Related words
Common phrases
incomplete or damaged items
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe people or abstract concepts, but it is almost exclusively reserved for tangible objects or sets of data. For missing information or abstract ideas, use 唔完整 instead.
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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.
