ceoi4 ceoi4 bin6 bin6隨隨便便随随便便

Jyutpingceoi4 ceoi4 bin6 bin6

Yalechèuih chèuih bihn bihn

Definition

In a casual, careless, or slipshod manner; without serious thought or effort.

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How it's used

This expression often carries a negative connotation of being sloppy or lacking discipline when describing someone's work or attitude. However, it can also describe a relaxed, easygoing approach to social situations where strict formalities are unnecessary. It functions as an adverbial phrase and is frequently paired with the particle 嘅 to describe a person's character.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好ceoi4隨ceoi4隨bin6便bin6便zau6就jing1應sing4承jan4人aa4呀。

Don't just go around making promises to people so casually.

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢hou2好ceoi4隨ceoi4隨bin6便bin6便，seng4成jat6日dou1都ceot1出co3錯。

He works in such a careless way, he's always making mistakes.

Common phrases

zou6做je5嘢ceoi4隨ceoi4隨bin6便bin6便

to work in a sloppy manner

taai3態dou6度ceoi4隨ceoi4隨bin6便bin6便

a careless attitude

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 隨便, which can mean 'as you like' or 'feel free'. While 隨便 is a neutral invitation, 隨隨便便 almost always implies a lack of seriousness or a sloppy attitude that should be avoided.