fuk1 zaap6複雜复杂
Jyutpingfuk1 zaap6
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Definition
Complicated, complex, or difficult to understand.
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How it's used
While often used to describe abstract concepts or situations, this term frequently describes people who are perceived as having hidden agendas or being difficult to read. It carries a slightly negative or weary connotation when applied to human character, implying that the person is not straightforward or easy to trust. In casual speech, it is often paired with the intensifier 好 to emphasize the degree of difficulty or confusion.
Examples
This matter is very complicated; it cannot be explained in a few words.
Do you think he is a complicated person?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe physical clutter, but it is better suited for abstract concepts or personality. For physical messiness or things that are untidy, words like 亂 or 雜亂 are more natural choices.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
