ci1 lei6 gan1黐脷筋

Jyutpingci1 lei6 gan1

Yalechī leih gān

Definition

To have a tongue-tie; to speak with a lisp or have slurred speech due to a short tongue frenulum.

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How it's used

This term literally refers to being tongue-tied, but it is frequently used as a derogatory or teasing remark towards someone whose pronunciation is unclear or slurred. It carries a strong informal tone and can be offensive if used to mock someone with a genuine speech impediment. Use it with caution when describing someone's speech patterns.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢hou2好ci5似ci1黐脷lei6筋gan1咁，gam3聽teng1唔m4清cing1楚。

He speaks as if he has a lisp, I cannot hear him clearly.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪ci1黐脷lei6筋gan1呀？aa4講gong2嘢je5咁gam3唔m4正。

Do you have a lisp? Your pronunciation is so unclear.

Common phrases

gong2講je5嘢ci1黐脷lei6筋

to speak with a lisp

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who is simply speaking quietly or mumbling. It specifically refers to the inability to articulate certain sounds, often the sibilant sounds, correctly.