faan4 fuk1繁複繁复
Jyutpingfaan4 fuk1
Yalefàahn fūk
Definition
Numerous and complicated; complex and tedious.
neutraldescriptions
How it's used
Focuses on processes or systems that are not just difficult, but also involve too many tedious, repetitive steps. It carries a slightly negative connotation of inefficiency or unnecessary bureaucracy. Use it when describing things like legal paperwork or complex administrative requirements.
Examples
The procedures for this document are very complicated.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 複雜, which simply means complex. 繁複 specifically implies that the complexity arises from an excessive number of steps or layers.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
