faa1 li1 luk1花呢碌
Jyutpingfaa1 li1 luk1
Yalefā lī lūk
Definition
Bright and multi-colored; gaudy, showy, or patterned with many colors.
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How it's used
Describes patterns or colors that are overly busy, clashing, or visually overwhelming. It is often used to criticize someone's fashion sense or the design of an object that lacks subtlety. The term carries a slightly derogatory or mocking tone, implying that the item is tacky rather than stylish.
Examples
That shirt is so gaudy, it is really hard to match.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words for colorful like 鮮豔, which can be positive. 花呢碌 specifically implies the colors or patterns are messy and unpleasant to look at.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
