mou5 mei5 siu1 zyu1冇尾燒豬冇尾烧猪
Jyutpingmou5 mei5 siu1 zyu1
Yalemóuh méih sīu jyū
Definition
An ominous or bad situation; unlikely to lead to any good outcome.
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How it's used
Literally referring to a roasted pig without a tail, this idiom describes a situation or project that lacks a proper conclusion or fails to deliver expected results. It is frequently applied to people who habitually start tasks with great enthusiasm but fail to follow through to completion. The imagery suggests something that looks complete at first glance but is fundamentally lacking.
Examples
He always leaves things unfinished, he really cannot be trusted.
Related words
Common phrases
to do things in an unfinished manner
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being lazy. It specifically highlights the lack of a proper ending or a disappointing outcome rather than just a lack of effort.
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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.
