liu2潦
Jyutpingliu2
Yalelíu
Definition
Messy or untidy, typically used to describe handwriting.
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How it's used
Primarily functions as a descriptor for handwriting that is rushed, illegible, or carelessly executed. While it can imply a lack of effort, it is also frequently used to describe a personal style that is simply too quick to be neat. It is almost exclusively used in the context of writing rather than general messiness of objects or rooms.
Examples
Your handwriting is so messy, who can understand it?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a messy room or unkempt appearance, as it is specific to written characters. For general messiness, use 亂 instead.
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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.
