leoi5儡
Jyutpingleoi5
Yaleléuih
Definition
Puppet or dummy; also meaning to injure or damage.
- puppet; dummy; doll
- literaryto injure; to damage; to ruin
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
In Cantonese, 儡 is almost exclusively used in the compound 整儡 to mean to break, damage, or injure something. It carries a sense of accidental or careless damage rather than intentional destruction. While it can refer to physical injuries, it is more frequently applied to damaging inanimate objects like electronics or household items.
Examples
He injured his hand and needs to rest for a few days.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爛, which describes the state of being broken. 儡 is a verb used to describe the action of causing damage, whereas 爛 is an adjective describing the result.
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Grammar guides
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