jyun5 pei4 se4軟皮蛇软皮蛇
Jyutpingjyun5 pei4 se4
Yaleyyúnh pèih sèh
Definition
(slang) someone who is apathetic and slack, who gives no regards to the criticism or advice o others; someone who has given up on themselves and just let themselves go; a lackadaisical person; to describe someone who is seemingly docile and obedient on the surface but who denies responsibilities in reality
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
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