laat6 taat3 maau1辣撻貓辣挞猫
Jyutpinglaat6 taat3 maau1
Yalelaaht taat māau
Definition
A messy, dirty, or sloppy person.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe someone who is consistently untidy, disorganized, or unhygienic in their personal habits. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, implying that the person's messiness is a character flaw rather than just a one-off mistake. While it literally references a cat, it is strictly applied to human behavior.
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You are so sloppy at work, who would dare to hire you?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being busy or having a messy desk for a day. It describes a person's general state of being, so using it to describe a single instance of a messy room can sound overly harsh or judgmental.
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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.
