dai1 lyut3低劣
Jyutpingdai1 lyut3
Yaledāi lyut
Definition
Of poor quality, inferior, or despicable.
- of poor quality; inferior
- despicable; low-down
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How it's used
Focuses on the moral character of a person or the substandard quality of a product. It carries a strong sense of disapproval or contempt, making it much harsher than simply saying 差 or 唔好. When describing people, it implies a lack of ethics or base behavior.
Examples
The service quality at this restaurant is very poor.
He used such despicable methods to cheat people, he really has no integrity.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical objects that are just broken or old. It specifically targets the inherent quality or the intent behind an action, rather than just the condition of an item.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
