jat1 gau6 faan6 gam2一嚿飯噉一嚿饭啖
Jyutpingjat1 gau6 faan6 gam2
Yaleyāt gauh faahn gám
Definition
Slow to react, dim-witted, or useless.
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How it's used
Describing someone as 一嚿飯噉 implies they are sluggish, unresponsive, or lacking common sense in a specific moment. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, suggesting the person is as dense or inanimate as a lump of rice. It is most commonly used to criticize someone for failing to take action when expected.
Examples
Why are you standing there like a total blockhead?
He is usually slow to react and acts like a complete airhead all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
always acting like a blockhead
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is naturally stupid or intellectually disabled, as it specifically targets a lack of alertness or initiative in a given situation. It is a behavioral critique rather than an assessment of intelligence.
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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.
