ngoi6 hong4外行

Jyutpingngoi6 hong4

Yalengoih hòhng

形容詞

Definition

Layman; amateurish, unskilled, or unfamiliar with a particular profession or field.

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How it's used

Often used to express humility or to clarify that one lacks the necessary background knowledge to provide an expert opinion. It carries a slightly self-deprecating tone when used to describe oneself, but can sound blunt or dismissive if used to label someone else's work as unprofessional.

Examples

ngo5我deoi3對zing2整din6電nou5腦jyun4完cyun4全hai6係ngoi6外hong4行。

I am completely unskilled when it comes to fixing computers.

nei5你man6問ngo5我ni1呢di1啲zyun1專jip6業je5嘢，ngo5我zan1真hai6係ngoi6外hong4行㗎gaa4喎。

If you ask me about these professional matters, I am really an amateur.

Common phrases

ngoi6外hong4行jan4人

layman

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean someone is lazy or lacks effort, as it strictly refers to a lack of professional knowledge or experience in a specific field.