pui3 co3配錯配错
Jyutpingpui3 co3
Yalepui cho
Definition
To mismatch, pair wrongly, or dispense the wrong prescription.
- to mismatch; to pair up incorrectly
- to dispense the wrong medicine or prescription
colloquialdaily actionshealth
How it's used
Primarily used in contexts involving medical prescriptions or the physical matching of items like keys or clothing. It implies a human error occurred during the process of pairing or selecting the correct item. When referring to general incompatibility between two things, people often prefer using 唔夾 instead.
Examples
The doctor prescribed the wrong medicine for him to take.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搞錯, which is a general term for making a mistake or misunderstanding a situation. 配錯 specifically requires an action of pairing, matching, or dispensing two things together.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
