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形容詞

Definition

Fatuous, muddleheaded, and incompetent, especially of someone in power.

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How it's used

Reserved for describing those in positions of authority, such as bosses, managers, or political leaders. It carries a strong sense of criticism regarding their lack of judgment or inability to govern effectively. Using it for an ordinary person or a friend would sound overly dramatic or literary.

Examples

go2嗰go3個fan1昏jung4庸ge3嘅lou5老baan2闆jau6又zou6做co3錯kyut3決ding6定laa3喇。

That incompetent boss made the wrong decision again.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢hai6係mai6咪jat1一go3個fan1昏jung4庸ge3嘅ling5領zau6袖？

Do you think he is an incompetent leader?

Common phrases

fan1昏jung4庸mou4無nang4能

incompetent and muddleheaded

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply unintelligent or slow to learn, as it specifically implies a failure of leadership or administrative duty.