m4 faa3唔化
Jyutpingm4 faa3
Yalem̀h fa
Definition
Stubborn, conservative, and unable to adapt to changing situations or trends.
- conservative; old-fashioned minded; unwilling to adapt to change
- stubborn; obstinate; refusing to listen to advice
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How it's used
Describes someone who is stuck in their ways and refuses to adapt to modern trends or new ideas. It carries a sense of frustration from the speaker, implying that the person being described is being unnecessarily difficult or behind the times. It is frequently used in intergenerational contexts, such as when younger people criticize older relatives for clinging to outdated values.
Examples
You are so old-fashioned, who still uses cash nowadays?
Related words
Common phrases
conservative thinking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔化妝, which literally means not wearing makeup. While the characters look similar, the context of the sentence will clearly distinguish between a personality trait and a grooming habit.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
