jat1 zek3 kek6 gam2一隻屐噉一只屐啖
Jyutpingjat1 zek3 kek6 gam2
Yaleyāt jek kehk gám
Definition
Extremely exhausted, tired, or dispirited.
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How it's used
This expression uses the imagery of a worn out wooden clog to describe a state of total lethargy or defeat. It is almost exclusively used to describe a person's physical or mental state after a period of intense stress or hard work. It carries a strong sense of being completely drained of energy or spirit.
Examples
After finishing this report, I am completely exhausted.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe inanimate objects or general situations. It specifically refers to the feeling or appearance of a person who has lost their drive or physical stamina.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
