po3 gau6破舊破旧
Jyutpingpo3 gau6
Yalepo gauh
Definition
Old and shabby; worn-out with many damaged parts.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical deterioration of objects or buildings due to age and neglect. It carries a stronger sense of neglect or lack of maintenance compared to simply calling something 舊. It is often used to describe things that have lost their original quality or aesthetic appeal.
Examples
His house is very shabby, the wall paint is all peeling off.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people, as it is strictly for inanimate objects or structures. Describing a person as 破舊 would be highly offensive and nonsensical.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
