laap6邋

Jyutpinglaap6

Yalelaahp

Definition

Dirty; untidy; sloppy.

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How it's used

This character is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 邋遢 to describe someone or something that is unkempt, dirty, or disorganized. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of personal hygiene or care for one's surroundings. It is common to hear it used to criticize someone's appearance or the state of a living space.

Examples

nei5你gaan3間fong2房laap6邋laat6邋taat3遢taap3遢，faai3快di1啲zap1執laa1啦。

Your room is so messy, hurry up and tidy it up.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zoek3著dou3到laap6邋laat6邋taat3遢taap3遢gam3咁ceot1出gaai1街。

He always goes out dressed in such a sloppy way.

Common phrases

laap6邋laat6邋taat3遢taap3遢

very sloppy or unkempt

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 懶惰, but 邋遢 refers specifically to physical messiness or poor grooming rather than laziness. While it can imply a lazy attitude towards cleaning, the focus remains on the untidy result.