nou4駑驽
Jyutpingnou4
Yalenòuh
Definition
An inferior, worn-out, or slow horse; weak, incapable, or of poor ability.
- literaryan inferior, worn-out, or slow horse
- literaryweak; incapable; of poor ability
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual daily speech to describe actual animals. It is almost exclusively found in idioms or formal writing to self-deprecatingly describe one's own lack of intelligence or ability. Using it in a normal conversation will sound overly dramatic or archaic.
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pat1匹pātExamples
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a tired or sick horse in a literal sense, as it specifically implies a permanent lack of talent or speed rather than temporary fatigue.
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