ng5 si4 faa1 luk6 si4 bin3五時花六時變五时花六时变

Jyutpingng5 si4 faa1 luk6 si4 bin3

Yaleńgh sìh fā luhk sìh bin

形容詞

Definition

Fickle, constantly changing, or indecisive.

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How it's used

This idiom describes someone whose mind changes as frequently as the time of day, implying a lack of consistency or reliability. It is often used to criticize people who make plans and then immediately back out or change their requirements. The imagery suggests a chaotic or erratic nature that makes collaboration frustrating for others.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個jan4人ng5五si4時faa1花luk6六si4時bin3變，hou2好naan4難gaap3夾aa3呀。

They are so indecisive, it is hard to work with them.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好ng5五si4時faa1花luk6六si4時bin3變laa1啦，ding6定di1啲lei4嚟。

Don't be so wishy-washy with your work, be more steady.

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格ng5五si4時faa1花luk6六si4時bin3變

to have a fickle personality

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a simple change of heart due to new information. It specifically targets people who are habitually fickle or unreliable in their decision-making process.