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Yalelūk chaam
Definition
A stupid person, idiot, or fool, often describing someone who is stiff, unresponsive, or useless.
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How it's used
Refers to a person who is physically stiff, unresponsive, or socially awkward, much like a log or a tree trunk. It carries a sense of frustration toward someone who is being unhelpful or slow to react to a situation. While it is an insult, it is often used in a lighthearted or exasperated way among friends rather than as a severe slur.
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Why are you standing there like a total idiot?
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Common phrases
standing there like a statue
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being tall or thin. While the imagery of a tree trunk might suggest height, the core meaning is about a lack of intelligence or a failure to act appropriately in a given moment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
