hak1 gwo3 wok6 si2黑過鑊屎黑过镬屎
Jyutpinghak1 gwo3 wok6 si2
Yalehāk gwo wohk sí
Definition
Extremely black or very dirty.
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How it's used
This expression uses a vivid comparison to the charred, carbonized residue found at the bottom of a traditional metal wok. It is primarily used to describe something that is extremely dirty or covered in soot. While it can describe a person's skin or clothes, it is often used in a slightly hyperbolic or teasing way to emphasize how unhygienic something looks.
Examples
Your shirt is filthy, go wash it quickly.
His palms are pitch black, where on earth has he been playing?
Related words
Common phrases
as black as a burnt wok
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone's skin color in a literal sense, as it can be perceived as highly offensive or racist. It is strictly meant for describing dirt, grime, or soot.
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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.
