naa2 sai1俹簁

Jyutpingnaa2 sai1

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Definition

Sloppy, careless, or irresponsible in performing tasks.

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How it's used

Describes a lack of diligence, care, or seriousness in completing tasks. It implies a sloppy attitude where someone cuts corners or fails to follow through on their responsibilities. It is often used to criticize someone's work ethic or general approach to life.

Examples

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好gam3咁naa2俹sai1簁laa1啦。

Don't be so irresponsible when you work.

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人hou2好naa2俹sai1簁，seng4成jat6日dou1都gaau1交m4唔dou3到fo3貨。

He is such an irresponsible person, he never delivers on time.

Common phrases

zou6做si6事naa2俹sai1簁

to do things in a sloppy manner

taai3態dou6度naa2俹sai1簁

irresponsible attitude

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general adjective for lazy, but it specifically focuses on the lack of thoroughness and the careless quality of the output rather than just the lack of physical effort.