gwat6 leoi4 ceoi4倔擂槌

Jyutpinggwat6 leoi4 ceoi4

Yalegwaht lèuih chèuih

形容詞

Definition

Very blunt or not sharp; can also describe a person who is overly blunt, direct, and lacking tact.

very blunt; not sharp at all
figurativeblunt, tactless, or overly direct in speech

colloquialdescriptionspeople

How it's used

Originally referring to the worn-down, rounded end of a wooden pestle used for grinding, this term has evolved to describe both physical objects and human personalities. When applied to people, it implies a lack of social grace or tact, suggesting someone who speaks their mind without considering the listener's feelings. It carries a slightly stronger, more critical nuance than simply being direct or honest.

Examples

zi1支bat1筆gwat6倔leoi4擂ceoi4槌dou3到se2寫m4唔dou3到zi6字aa4呀。

The pencil is so blunt that it cannot write anything.

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢gam3咁gwat6倔leoi4擂ceoi4槌，hou2好jik6易dak1得zeoi6罪jan4人㗎。

He is so blunt when he speaks, it is easy for him to offend people.

Common phrases

gong2講je5嘢gwat6倔leoi4擂ceoi4槌

to speak in a blunt or tactless manner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being honest or straightforward, as the term carries a negative connotation of being socially clumsy or abrasive. It is not used to describe someone who is intelligent or sharp-witted.