daai6 sik6 laan5大食懶大食懒
Jyutpingdaai6 sik6 laan5
Yaledaaih sihk láahn
Definition
A lazy person who loves to eat but hates to work; a lazybones who depends on others financially.
colloquialpeoplefamily
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person is a burden on their family or society. While it literally combines big eater and lazy, it focuses more on the lack of financial independence rather than just gluttony. It is often used by parents to scold adult children who refuse to seek employment.
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zek3隻jekExamples
You are always being a lazybones at home, aren't you bored?
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a parasite
to support a lazy person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being lazy, which is 懶. Using this term implies a specific lifestyle of financial dependency, so it is quite insulting and should be avoided in polite or professional settings.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
