cat1 ling4 baat3 lok6七零八落
Jyutpingcat1 ling4 baat3 lok6
Yalechāt lìhng baat lohk
Definition
Scattered here and there; in a mess or sparse.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual state of disorder or fragmentation rather than just being untidy. It often implies that things have been broken, dispersed, or disrupted from a previously organized state. Use this to describe a scene after a chaotic event or a room that has been thoroughly ransacked.
Examples
He fell down, and his things were scattered everywhere.
Related words
Common phrases
scattered all over the place
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is simply lazy or disorganized in their habits, as it specifically refers to the physical arrangement of objects or the state of a situation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
