lyun6 cat1 baat3 zou1亂七八糟乱七八糟
Jyutpinglyun6 cat1 baat3 zou1
Yalelyunh chāt bat jōu
Definition
(adjective) Super messy
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How it's used
Use this idiom to describe physical spaces that are cluttered or abstract situations that lack any logical order. It carries a strong sense of frustration or disapproval regarding the lack of organization. It is more emphatic than simply saying 亂, as it implies a state of total disorder.
Examples
nei5 gaan3 fong2 dim2 gaai2 gaau2 dou3 lyun6 cat1 baat3 zou1 gaa4
你間房點解搞到亂七八糟㗎？
Why is your room in such a chaotic mess?
keoi5 fan2 bou3 gou3 se2 dou3 lyun6 cat1 baat3 zou1 tai2 m4 ming4
佢份報告寫到亂七八糟，睇唔明。
His report is written in such a disorganized way that I cannot understand it.
Related words
Common phrases
gaau2 dou3 lyun6 cat1 baat3 zou1
搞到亂七八糟
to make something into a complete mess
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people who are mentally unstable or behaving erratically, as it specifically refers to the state of objects, places, or plans rather than human character.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
