jyu5窳
Jyutpingjyu5
Yaleyúh
Definition
Bad, weak, unrefined, or deteriorated.
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How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this term is rarely heard in casual daily speech. It is primarily used in written contexts or by educated speakers to describe substandard quality or a lack of effort. When used, it carries a sense of disdain for something that is poorly made or unrefined.
Examples
His work is so sloppy, how can he hand it in?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 差, which is the standard colloquial term for bad or poor. Using 窳 in a casual conversation with friends will sound overly academic or pretentious.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
