cat1 go3 jat1 pei4七個一皮七个一皮

Jyutpingcat1 go3 jat1 pei4

Yalechāt go yāt pèih

形容詞

Definition

To be extremely busy, overwhelmed, and in a state of chaos or confusion due to a heavy workload.

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How it's used

Originating from the world of mahjong, this phrase refers to a hand that is completely disorganized and impossible to win with. It captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by a chaotic, unmanageable situation rather than just being busy. It is typically used to describe a state of mental disarray caused by having too many tasks or problems hitting at once.

Examples

zeoi3最gan6近di1啲je5嘢do1多dou3到cat1七go3個jat1一pei4皮，mong4忙dou3到din1癲。

Lately the workload is so overwhelming, I am going crazy.

nei5你gaau2搞sing4成gam3咁cat1七go3個jat1一pei4皮，bat1不jyu4如jau1休sik1息haa6下sin1先laa1啦。

You are so stressed and confused, why not take a break first?

Common phrases

mong4忙dou3到cat1七go3個jat1一pei4皮

so busy that one is completely overwhelmed

gaau2搞dou3到cat1七go3個jat1一pei4皮

to cause a state of total chaos and stress

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe simple busyness or a heavy schedule. It specifically implies a sense of panic, confusion, or being completely out of control, which makes it inappropriate for situations where you are simply working hard but remain organized.