diu3 diu3 fing4吊吊扔

Jyutpingdiu3 diu3 fing4

Yalediu diu fìhng

Definition

Dangling and swinging back and forth, or behaving in a careless, frivolous, and unstable manner.

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How it's used

Describes someone who lacks focus, acts in a flighty manner, or fails to take responsibilities seriously. It often implies a lack of maturity or a tendency to drift between tasks without commitment. The term carries a slightly critical tone when used to describe a person's attitude toward life or work.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日diu3吊diu3吊fing4扔，zou6做je5嘢hou2好m4唔jing2認zan1真。

He is always frivolous and never takes his work seriously.

nei5你zou6做jan4人m4唔hou2好gam3咁diu3吊diu3吊fing4扔laa1啦。

Don't be so frivolous in your life.

Common phrases

taai3態dou6度diu3吊diu3吊fing4扔

frivolous attitude

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with words describing physical movement, as it specifically refers to a personality trait or behavioral attitude rather than literal swinging or throwing.