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Definition
Dilapidated, ruined, or in a state of decline.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual state of decay or the downward trajectory of a family or business. It carries a sense of faded glory or abandonment, distinguishing it from simple terms for being dirty or messy. Use it to describe environments that have lost their former prosperity or physical integrity.
Examples
This house is very dilapidated; no one has lived here for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
in a state of extreme disrepair
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single broken object like a chair or a phone, as it implies a broader state of decline or a larger structure rather than a specific mechanical failure.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
