laa2 sai1揦茜
Jyutpinglaa2 sai1
Yalelá sāi
Definition
Sloppy, careless, or rash in doing things.
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How it's used
Describes work or behavior that is done in a careless, messy, or disorganized manner. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person lacks attention to detail or professional standards. It is often used when someone leaves a task unfinished or poorly executed, forcing others to fix the errors.
Examples
Your report is so sloppy, how can you hand it to the boss?
He is very sloppy at work, always needing others to clean up his mess.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 邋遢 which refers specifically to physical dirtiness or poor personal hygiene. While both imply a lack of care, 揦茜 is almost exclusively used for the quality of work or the way a task is handled.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
