le5 fei2褦襶
Jyutpingle5 fei2
Yaleléh féi
Definition
Ignorant, thoughtless, or slow-witted; can also refer to a summer hat.
- thoughtless; ignorant; slow-witted and dull
- archaica summer hat
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone who is sluggish, uncoordinated, or mentally slow in their actions. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, implying that the person is being inefficient or lacking common sense. While it historically refers to a type of wide-brimmed hat, this usage is now extremely rare and almost exclusively found in literature or historical contexts.
Examples
You are so clumsy and slow at work, how can I trust you with this?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words describing simple laziness, as it specifically highlights a lack of sharpness or a clumsy, muddled way of handling tasks.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
