jat1 pek3 nai4一劈泥
Jyutpingjat1 pek3 nai4
Yaleyāt pek nàih
Definition
A pile of mud, or a sloppy mess.
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How it's used
Use this expression to describe something that has lost its original form or structure, becoming a shapeless, sticky, or messy heap. It is frequently applied to people who have fallen down or to things like makeup, food, or paint that have smeared and lost their definition. The imagery is visceral and implies a complete lack of neatness.
Examples
Common phrases
to make something into a sloppy mess
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple mess or clutter. It specifically requires the sense of something having turned into a soft, amorphous, or muddy consistency.
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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.
