pei4 joek6疲弱

Jyutpingpei4 joek6

Yalepèih yeuhk

形容詞

Definition

Weak, low, or sluggish, typically describing economic indicators, prices, demand, or physical state.

weak, low, or sluggish, such as an economy, price, or demand
tired, weary, or lacking in energy

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on the performance of abstract systems like markets, currencies, or demand rather than physical strength. It carries a formal, analytical tone often found in financial news or professional reports. While it describes a state of decline or lack of momentum, it does not imply the exhaustion or physical fatigue associated with the word 攰.

Examples

zeoi3最gan6近go3個si5市hou2好pei4疲joek6弱，mou5冇mat1乜jan4人maai5買je5嘢。

The market has been very weak lately, nobody is buying anything.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得haa5下gwai3季ging1經zai3濟wui2會m4唔wui2會gai3繼zuk6續pei4疲joek6弱aa1呀？

Do you think the economy will remain weak next quarter?

Common phrases

ging1經zai3濟pei4疲joek6弱

weak economy

zau2走sai3勢pei4疲joek6弱

weak trend

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a person's physical health or energy levels, as it sounds unnatural and overly clinical in that context. Use 攰 or 冇精神 instead when talking about feeling tired.