gu3 sik6 m4 gu3 zoek3顧食唔顧著顾食唔顾着
Jyutpinggu3 sik6 m4 gu3 zoek3
Yalegu sihk m̀h gu jeuk
Definition
To only care about eating and totally neglect one's appearance or clothing.
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How it's used
This phrase is a vivid way to describe someone who prioritizes food over their personal presentation or clothing. It is often used in a slightly teasing or critical tone, especially when someone has the means to dress well but chooses not to. The structure relies on the parallel between the two verbs, emphasizing the imbalance in the person's priorities.
Examples
He only cares about eating and neglects his appearance, spending all his money on snacks.
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Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply poor or unable to afford clothes. It specifically implies a choice or a personality trait where the person values culinary satisfaction far above their outward appearance.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
