duk1 si2篤屎笃屎
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Definition
A piece of feces.
- a piece of feces
- slanga useless, incompetent, or contemptible person
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How it's used
Used primarily as a vulgar metaphor for something of extremely low quality or complete nonsense. It functions as a noun phrase to describe a specific object or idea, rather than just an abstract concept of badness. The tone is aggressive and dismissive, often used to express strong frustration or contempt.
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duk1篤dūkExamples
You are always talking such bullshit, it is so annoying.
This plan is basically a piece of shit, nobody will want it.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person directly as a 'piece of shit' in the way English speakers might; it is almost exclusively reserved for inanimate objects, plans, or abstract statements.
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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.
