fu6負负
Jyutpingfu6
Yalefuh
Definition
Negative; the opposite of positive.
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How it's used
Primarily used in mathematical or technical contexts to denote values below zero. Unlike the English word negative, it is rarely used in casual speech to describe a person's attitude or a bad situation, where Cantonese speakers prefer terms like 唔好 or 負面.
Examples
You calculated it wrong, the answer should be a negative number.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean pessimistic or bad, as it sounds overly formal or like a direct translation from English. For describing a person's mood, use 負面 instead.
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