mei1 mei1 si2尾尾屎
Jyutpingmei1 mei1 si2
Yalemēi mēi sí
Definition
The last or worst one.
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How it's used
Refers to the very end or the leftovers of something, often carrying a negative connotation of being undesirable or burdensome. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe the task of cleaning up after others or finishing a job that nobody else wants to do. The term emphasizes the tail end of a process, implying that the best parts have already been taken.
Examples
This is the very last bit, you take it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being the last in a sequence, as it strongly implies the quality is poor or the task is unpleasant. It is not used to describe the last person in a queue or the final chapter of a book.
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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.
