lo5藞
Jyutpinglo5
Yalelóh
Definition
Rough, coarse, or inappropriate.
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How it's used
Describes work or behavior that is careless, unrefined, or lacks attention to detail. It carries a negative connotation of being sloppy or unprofessional. It is often used to criticize someone for rushing through a task without checking the quality of the output.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 粗魯, which specifically refers to physical roughness or bad manners, whereas 藞 is more about the quality of a finished task or a lack of precision.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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