jat1 paat6 laat6一坺迾
Jyutpingjat1 paat6 laat6
Yaleyāt paaht laaht
Definition
An idle, lazy, or listless person who refuses to take action or make a living.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disdain, comparing a person to a lifeless, immovable pile of mud or waste. It is used exclusively to describe someone who is chronically lazy, unmotivated, or refuses to contribute to society. Unlike general words for lazy, this implies a total lack of ambition or movement.
Examples
He just lies around at home all day, he is really a lazy bum.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply tired or taking a short break. It is a harsh insult aimed at someone's character and lifestyle, so it can easily cause offense if used in a casual or joking manner with people you do not know well.
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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.
