leon6 leon6 zeon6 zeon6論論盡盡论论尽尽

Jyutpingleon6 leon6 zeon6 zeon6

Yaleleuhn leuhn jeuhn jeuhn

形容詞

Definition

Very clumsy, awkward, or troublesome.

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How it's used

This reduplicated form emphasizes a persistent state of clumsiness or a lack of coordination in one's actions. It is frequently used to describe someone who is physically awkward or someone who handles tasks in a disorganized, inefficient manner. The repetition adds a sense of frustration or observation of a habitual trait rather than a one-off mistake.

Examples

keoi5佢ling1拎zyu6住gam3咁do1多je5嘢，haang4行lou6路leon6論leon6論zeon6盡zeon6盡gam3咁。

He is carrying so much stuff and walking so clumsily.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好leon6論leon6論zeon6盡zeon6盡，siu2小sam1心di1啲laa1啦。

Don't be so clumsy when you work, be more careful.

Common phrases

leon6論leon6論zeon6盡zeon6盡gam3咁joeng2樣

in a clumsy manner

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the simple form 論盡, but the reduplicated version carries a stronger descriptive weight and is almost exclusively used for people or their specific actions. It is not used to describe a situation as being difficult or awkward, which is another common meaning of the base form.