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Jyutpingduk6 si2 pin2

Yaleduhk sí pín

動詞

Definition

To have studied in vain or learned nothing from one's education.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of mockery and frustration, often directed at someone who has spent significant time or money on education but lacks practical knowledge or common sense. It is essentially a harsh way to call someone uneducated or incompetent despite their academic credentials. Using it implies that the person's efforts were entirely wasted.

Examples

nei5你duk6讀zo2咗gam3咁do1多nin4年syu1書，hai6係mai6咪duk6讀si2屎pin2片㗎？

You have studied for so many years, have you learned nothing at all?

keoi5佢duk6讀si2屎pin2片duk6讀dou3到daai6大hok6學bat1畢jip6業，zan1真hai6係hou2好lei4離pou2譜。

He learned absolutely nothing all the way through university, it is truly ridiculous.

Common phrases

duk6讀si2屎pin2片duk6讀dou3到daai6大hok6學

to have learned nothing despite reaching university

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase in formal or professional settings, as it is highly insulting and derogatory. It is strictly reserved for casual, heated, or sarcastic arguments among friends or peers.