lyun6 saai3 lung4亂晒龍乱晒龙
Jyutpinglyun6 saai3 lung4
Yalelyuhn saai lùhng
Definition
In complete disarray; extremely messy or chaotic.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly describes a situation where order has completely collapsed, often implying a sense of frustration or overwhelming confusion. It is frequently used in professional or organizational contexts to describe projects or schedules that have fallen apart due to poor management or unexpected complications.
Examples
You made the documents all chaotic, how am I supposed to find them?
Related words
Common phrases
to cause a total mess
completely chaotic
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 亂七八糟, which is more commonly used in Mandarin and written Chinese. While 亂七八糟 is understood in Hong Kong, 亂晒龍 is the preferred, authentic Cantonese way to express this specific type of chaotic disorder.
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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.
