saa1 pok1沙ｐｏｐ
Jyutpingsaa1 pok1
Yalesā pōk
Definition
Foolhardy, reckless, or audaciously bold.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of reckless impulsivity, often implying that someone is acting without considering the consequences or safety. It is frequently used to describe someone who takes unnecessary risks or behaves in a foolishly brave manner. The term is highly informal and typically used among friends or peers to criticize someone's lack of caution.
Examples
He is always so foolhardy, it is really dangerous.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being brave or courageous, as it carries a negative connotation of stupidity or lack of judgment. It is not used in formal settings or professional contexts.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
