kap1 daap3噏耷
Jyutpingkap1 daap3
Yalekāp daap
Definition
Shabby, run-down, and in poor condition due to neglect.
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How it's used
Describes things that are neglected, unkempt, or lacking proper care, often implying a sense of staleness or lack of maintenance. It is frequently applied to physical spaces like rooms or clothing that have been left to gather dust or lose their shape. The term carries a slightly critical tone, suggesting that the current state of neglect is avoidable.
Examples
The house is in such a neglected mess, you should really tidy it up.
Why is your shirt looking so worn out and shabby?
Related words
Common phrases
looking very unkempt
a neglected place
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words for simple dirtiness like 污糟, as 噏耷 specifically emphasizes the state of being neglected or poorly maintained over time rather than just being covered in grime.
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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.
