jat1 mou4 si6 cyu3一無是處一无是处
Jyutpingjat1 mou4 si6 cyu3
Yaleyāt mòuh sih chyu
Definition
To have no redeeming qualities; completely worthless, useless, or incapable.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a very strong, harsh tone and is typically used to criticize someone or something as being entirely devoid of value. It is more formal than common colloquial insults and is often reserved for situations where you want to express total disappointment or complete dismissal of a person's character or a project's quality.
Examples
He is so careless at work, he is completely useless.
Do you think this plan is completely without any merit?
Related words
Common phrases
simply completely useless
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say someone is bad at a specific task, but it implies a total lack of redeeming qualities rather than just a lack of skill in one area.
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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.
