laap6 saap3 gong1垃圾崗垃圾岗
Jyutpinglaap6 saap3 gong1
Yalelaahp saap gōng
Definition
A place filled with rubbish; a dump or a very messy place.
- a rubbish dump; a place filled with litter
- figurativea very messy or untidy place
colloquialplacesdescriptions
How it's used
Use this term to vividly describe any space that has become unacceptably cluttered or filthy. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and is frequently used as a hyperbolic metaphor for messy rooms, desks, or neglected public areas. The term implies that the state of disarray is so severe that it resembles a landfill site.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Your room is as messy as a dump, hurry up and clean it.
This place used to be a park, why has it turned into a dump?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to an actual waste management facility or a professional landfill, as those are usually called 垃圾堆填區. Using 垃圾崗 for a professional site sounds dismissive and disrespectful.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
