hing1 seot1輕率轻率
Jyutpinghing1 seot1
Yalehīng sēut
Definition
Rash, reckless, or careless; acting without proper consideration or seriousness.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal tone that is often used in professional or serious contexts to criticize someone's lack of professional judgment. While it describes a person's behavior, it is rarely used in casual, friendly banter. It emphasizes the absence of careful deliberation before taking action.
Examples
Don't be so rash when making decisions.
His attitude is very reckless, he is always causing trouble.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 草率, which is slightly more common in everyday speech. While they are synonyms, 輕率 implies a more deliberate lack of care or a disregard for consequences, whereas 草率 can simply mean doing something in a hurried, sloppy manner.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
