cit3 tau4 cit3 mei5徹頭徹尾彻头彻尾

Jyutpingcit3 tau4 cit3 mei5

Yalechit tàuh chit méih

形容詞

Definition

Out and out; downright; completely from head to toe or start to finish.

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How it's used

Emphasizes the completeness of a negative trait or situation, often used to express strong disapproval or frustration. It functions as an intensifier that leaves no room for doubt or exception. Unlike neutral descriptors, it carries a heavy weight of judgment and is rarely used for positive attributes.

Examples

keoi5佢gan1根bun2本hai6係cit3徹tau4頭cit3徹mei5尾ge3嘅daai6大waa6話zing1精。

He is an out-and-out liar, plain and simple.

le1呢gin2件si6事cit3徹tau4頭cit3徹mei5尾dou1都hai6係nei5你co3錯。

This whole thing is entirely your fault from start to finish.

Common phrases

cit3徹tau4頭cit3徹mei5尾ge3嘅pin3騙zi2子

an out-and-out swindler

cit3徹tau4頭cit3徹mei5尾ge3嘅sat1失baai6敗

a complete and utter failure

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe positive qualities, as it sounds unnatural or sarcastic. It is strictly reserved for criticizing behavior, lies, or failures.