saap6 haa5 saap6 haa5煠下煠下
Jyutpingsaap6 haa5 saap6 haa5
Yalesaahp háh saahp háh
Definition
Slow-witted, dim-witted, or dorky.
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How it's used
This reduplicated phrase describes someone who appears slow to react or slightly out of touch with their surroundings. It carries a lighthearted or teasing tone rather than being a harsh insult. It is often used to describe someone who has a blank expression or is momentarily distracted by their own thoughts.
Examples
He is always acting dorky and I have no idea what he is thinking.
Related words
Common phrases
always acting dorky
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being genuinely unintelligent. It refers more to a temporary state of being dazed, confused, or socially awkward in a specific moment.
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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.
