kwik1 lik1 kaak1 laak1闃礫緙嘞阒砾缂嘞
Jyutpingkwik1 lik1 kaak1 laak1
Yalekwīk līk kāak lāak
Definition
Miscellaneous, various, or messy things.
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How it's used
雜七雜八 is a highly expressive idiom used to describe a collection of items that are disorganized, unrelated, or of low quality. It carries a slightly dismissive or impatient tone, implying that the items mentioned are clutter or unnecessary. You will often hear it used when someone is complaining about a messy room or questioning someone's questionable shopping habits.
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Avoid using this to describe a diverse but organized or high-quality collection, as it specifically highlights disorder or randomness. It is strictly for informal situations and should not be used in professional or formal writing.
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Grammar guides
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