dung6 kei5 seoi2 jyu2戙企水魚戙企水鱼
Jyutpingdung6 kei5 seoi2 jyu2
Yaleduhng kéih séui yú
Definition
A short and fat person who looks like an upright soft-shell turtle.
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How it's used
This is a highly visual and derogatory insult used to mock someone who is short and stout. It relies on the imagery of a softshell turtle, which is naturally flat and round, standing upright in a way that looks awkward and clumsy. It is strictly informal and should be avoided in polite company as it is body shaming.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He looks just like a fat, upright turtle, it is really funny.
Why are you standing there looking like a fat, upright turtle?
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Common phrases
looking just like an upright turtle
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common slang 水魚, which refers to a person who is easily cheated or scammed. While both use the same animal, 戙企水魚 specifically describes a physical appearance rather than someone's gullibility.
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