le3 fe1咧啡
Jyutpingle3 fe1
Yalele fē
Definition
Messy, slovenly, sloppy, or untidy in appearance or behavior.
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How it's used
Describes a lack of neatness or precision that feels slightly chaotic or unrefined. It is frequently applied to physical appearance, such as messy hair or untucked shirts, but works equally well for disorganized work habits or a cluttered living space. The term carries a slightly informal, judgmental tone, implying that the person should have put in more effort to be tidy.
Examples
Your hair is so messy and unkempt, go comb it quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 邋遢, which specifically refers to being physically dirty or unhygienic. 咧啡 focuses more on the state of disorder, disarray, or lack of care rather than the presence of actual grime or filth.
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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.
