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Jyutpinghi1

Yalehī

Definition

To hang out, mess around, or lead a dissipated life, often in a lazy or aimless manner.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of disapproval, describing someone who is aimless, lazy, or lacking discipline. It is frequently used to criticize young people who waste time idling in public spaces or those who perform tasks in a careless, haphazard manner. The pronunciation is often indistinguishable from the word for 'to lick' in casual speech, so context is essential for clarity.

Examples

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好gam3咁𠺪laa1啦，jing2認zan1真di1啲。

Don't be so sloppy with your work, be more serious.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日喺hai2街𠺪，gaai1唔m4肯hang2返faan1屋uk1企。

He is always hanging out on the street and refuses to go home.

Common phrases

𠺪san1身𠺪sai3勢

to be extremely sloppy or unkempt

seng4成jat6日𠺪

to always be hanging around aimlessly

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the verb for 'to lick' because they share the same character. Remember that the negative, behavioral sense of being a 'slacker' or 'sloppy' is strictly colloquial and context-dependent.