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Jyutpingji4 hei1
Yaleyìh hēi
Definition
Reckless, casual, and not reliable when describing a person's behavior.
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How it's used
Describes someone who treats serious matters with a playful or immature attitude, lacking the necessary sense of responsibility. It is frequently used to criticize someone for failing to take a task or commitment seriously enough.
Examples
He is not serious about relationships and changes partners all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
reckless attitude
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe children playing, as it implies a negative lack of seriousness in a context where maturity is expected. It is not a synonym for simply being playful or fun-loving.
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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.
