m4 cing1 co2 ge3唔清楚嘅
Jyutpingm4 cing1 co2 ge3
Yalem̀h chīng chó ge
Definition
Unclear, vague, or unintelligible.
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How it's used
Adding 嘅 at the end of this phrase often serves to emphasize the speaker's frustration or surprise regarding the lack of clarity. It functions as a descriptive predicate that highlights the state of the speech being heard. Use this when you need to point out that someone's articulation is poor or the audio quality is bad.
Examples
What they are saying is so unintelligible, I cannot understand it at all.
You were speaking unclearly when you recorded that, please say it again.
Related words
Common phrases
speaking unintelligibly
sounds unintelligible
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔知 which means not knowing a fact. 唔清楚嘅 specifically refers to the quality of communication or the ability to perceive information, not the state of one's own knowledge.
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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.
