lei4 pou2離譜离谱

Jyutpinglei4 pou2

Yalelèih póu

形容詞Common

Definition

Outrageous, ridiculous, or unacceptable; failing to meet social norms or expectations.

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How it's used

Originally a musical term referring to a note being off-key, it has evolved into a versatile way to describe any behavior or situation that crosses the line of common sense. It carries a strong sense of moral or social judgment, implying that the subject has failed to meet basic expectations. It is frequently used in arguments or when complaining about unfair treatment.

Examples

keoi5佢hoi1開gaa3價hoi1開dou3到gam3咁gou1高，zan1真hai6係lei4離pou2譜aa4呀。

He asked for such a high price, that is really outrageous.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢lei4離pou2譜dou3到gam3咁，bin1邊go3個hang2肯ceng2請nei5你aa4呀？

Your work is so unacceptable, who would want to hire you?

Common phrases

lei4離saai3晒pou2譜

completely outrageous

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe something that is simply physically distant or far away, as it is strictly used for metaphorical distance from social norms or logic.