laa5 zaa2揦鮓揦鲊
Jyutpinglaa5 zaa2
Yaleláh já
Definition
Dirty, unhygienic, or lacking order and organization.
- dirty; unhygienic; filthy
- messy; chaotic; lacking order or organization
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How it's used
Beyond describing physical filth, this word often carries a sense of moral or procedural sloppiness. It is frequently used to describe someone who cuts corners or acts in an underhanded way, implying their methods are as messy as a dirty room. It is a strong, expressive term that carries more weight than simply saying something is dirty.
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Common phrases
underhanded or dishonest in one's actions
unsanitary environment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words meaning simply dusty or cluttered. It specifically carries a connotation of being unhygienic or morally questionable, making it quite a harsh criticism when applied to a person or their behavior.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
