m4 dim6唔掂
Jyutpingm4 dim6
Yalem̀h dihm
Definition
Poor, unsatisfactory, or unable to get things done.
- poor; unsatisfactory; below standard
- unable to complete or handle a task
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of failure or incompetence that feels more personal and direct than simply saying something is bad. It is frequently used to describe a person's performance, a situation that has gone wrong, or a product that fails to meet basic expectations. The tone is informal and judgmental, often implying that the subject is beyond saving or completely useless in the current context.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is really terrible.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects that are simply broken or damaged, as it focuses on performance or quality rather than mechanical state. It is not appropriate for formal settings or professional feedback.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
