faa1 li1 luk1花哩碌
Jyutpingfaa1 li1 luk1
Yalefā lī lūk
Definition
Gaudy, flashy, or overly colourful.
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How it's used
Describes patterns or color combinations that are visually overwhelming or cluttered. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that something is tacky or lacks aesthetic restraint. Use it when you want to emphasize that there is simply too much going on visually.
Examples
Your shirt is so gaudy, it's hard to match with pants.
The room is painted in such a flashy way, it's dizzying to look at.
Related words
Common phrases
dressed in a gaudy or flashy manner
in a gaudy way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 繽紛, which is a positive way to describe something colorful or vibrant. 花哩碌 specifically highlights a sense of disorder or excess that makes the eyes tired.
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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.
