laa5 zaa2揦苴

Jyutpinglaa5 zaa2

Yaleláh já

Definition

Dirty; filthy; untidy.

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How it's used

This term is frequently used to describe not just physical dirtiness, but also a lack of hygiene or a disorganized, sloppy state of affairs. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to express disgust or disapproval regarding someone's habits or a poorly maintained environment. While it can describe a messy room, it is most commonly applied to food or places that feel unhygienic.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳hou2好laa5揦zaa2苴，haa6下ci3次m4唔hou2好heoi3去。

This restaurant is so dirty, let's not go next time.

nei5你go3個toi4枱min6面gam3咁laa5揦zaa2苴，faai3快di1啲zap1執gon1乾zeng6淨keoi5佢。

Your desk is so messy and dirty, hurry up and clean it.

Common phrases

laa5揦zaa2苴je5嘢

dirty stuff

hou2好laa5揦zaa2苴

very dirty

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 邋遢, which is a more formal or standard way to describe being dirty or unkempt. Learners often struggle with the pronunciation, as it is a highly colloquial term that sounds quite distinct from standard Mandarin equivalents.