git3 pik1潔癖洁癖
Jyutpinggit3 pik1
Yalegit pīk
Definition
Mysophobia; a preoccupation with cleanliness, or metaphorically, an unyielding standard of purity.
- a clean freak; a morbid preoccupation with cleanliness; mysophobia
- figurativeextreme intolerance for any imperfection, corruption, or moral compromise
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How it's used
Describes a personality trait where someone is excessively concerned with hygiene or orderliness. It is often used in a slightly teasing or critical way to describe someone who cannot tolerate even minor messes. While it refers to a psychological preoccupation, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe people who are just very particular about cleanliness.
Examples
He is a clean freak, he gets upset even seeing a little dust on the table.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply tidy or organized, as it implies an irrational or extreme level of obsession that interferes with daily life.
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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.
