gwo3 hei3過氣过气
Jyutpinggwo3 hei3
Yalegwo hei
Definition
Outdated or no longer popular; belonging to the past.
colloquialdescriptionspeople
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the decline in popularity or relevance of a person or trend that was once fashionable. It carries a slightly dismissive or critical tone, implying that the subject has failed to keep up with current times.
Examples
He is already a has-been idol, nobody hires him for commercials.
This phone model is so outdated, are you still using it?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects that are simply broken or old, as it specifically refers to a loss of trendiness or social status rather than functional obsolescence.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
