fo3 sik1貨色货色
Jyutpingfo3 sik1
Yalefo sīk
Definition
The quality of goods, or the character and quality of a person.
- the quality of merchandise or goods
- the caliber or quality of a person, usually derogatory
colloquialpeopleshopping
How it's used
Used almost exclusively in a derogatory sense to imply that something or someone is of low quality or character. While it literally refers to merchandise, it is frequently applied to people to mock their integrity or capability. It carries a cynical tone, suggesting that the speaker is unimpressed or suspicious of the subject.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The goods sold at this shop are really poor quality.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe high-quality items, but it is inherently negative. Using it to praise someone or something will sound sarcastic or insulting.
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