puk1 ngaang6 gaai1仆硬街
Jyutpingpuk1 ngaang6 gaai1
Yalepūk ngaahng gāai
Definition
To be absolutely doomed, finished, or in deep trouble.
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How it's used
This expression is a highly informal and blunt way to describe a situation where failure or disaster is inevitable. It carries a sense of finality and often implies that the person has brought the trouble upon themselves through negligence or poor planning. Because it contains a vulgar verb, it should be reserved for close friends and casual settings.
Examples
I am totally doomed this time, the report is still not finished.
If you don't pay the rent again, you will definitely be doomed next month.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in any professional or formal context, as it is considered crude and offensive. It is not a literal description of falling down, but rather a metaphorical state of being finished or ruined.
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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.
