fat6 mei6乏味
Jyutpingfat6 mei6
Yalefaht meih
Definition
Dull, boring, and tedious.
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How it's used
Used primarily in more formal or written contexts to describe something lacking interest or flavor. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people overwhelmingly prefer using 悶 or 無聊 to express the same sentiment. Using this word in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or giving a formal presentation.
Examples
This job is so boring, doing the same repetitive things every day.
Do you find this movie boring, or do you think it's good?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe a person, as it sounds overly clinical or literary. If you want to say someone is boring, use 悶人 instead.
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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.
