mou5 lei4 daap3 saap3冇厘搭霎
Jyutpingmou5 lei4 daap3 saap3
Yalemóuh lèih daap saap
Definition
Irresponsible, unreliable, or lacking a sense of responsibility.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is unreliable, sloppy, or lacks a proper sense of duty. It carries a strong tone of frustration or criticism, often used when someone fails to follow through on a task or acts in a disorganized manner. The phrase implies a lack of focus or seriousness that results in poor performance.
Examples
He is so irresponsible at work, how can we trust him?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being lazy or slow. It specifically targets the lack of accountability or the haphazard way someone approaches their responsibilities.
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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.
