haau6 fuk6 dou1 mei6 ceoi4校服都未除
Jyutpinghaau6 fuk6 dou1 mei6 ceoi4
Yalehaauh fuhk dōu meih chèuih
Definition
Still young and immature; still a student.
colloquialpeopleschool
How it's used
This phrase is a vivid way to dismiss someone's opinion by highlighting their lack of life experience. It implies that the person is still in their formative years and has not yet stepped into the professional world. It is almost exclusively used in a condescending or teasing manner to point out immaturity.
Examples
He is talking about business when he hasn't even finished school yet.
You are still just a student, what do you know about real-world experience?
Related words
Common phrases
still in school uniform and already trying to act like an adult
Common mistake
Do not use this literally to describe someone who actually forgot to change out of their school clothes. It is a metaphorical expression for being inexperienced or naive, and using it in a literal sense will cause confusion.
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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.
