sap1 sap1 seoi3 seoi3濕濕碎碎湿湿碎碎
Jyutpingsap1 sap1 seoi3 seoi3
Yalesāp sāp seui seui
Definition
Trivial, fragmented, or insignificant; minor matters or small items.
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How it's used
Often used to downplay the difficulty of a task or to dismiss a problem as insignificant. It carries a sense of nonchalance, suggesting that the speaker is experienced or capable enough that the matter does not warrant serious attention. It is frequently used in professional or social settings to reassure others.
Examples
These little things are trivial, no need to worry.
Do you think this task is trivial or very hard to do?
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Common phrases
trivial little things
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe serious or negative situations, as it can sound dismissive or insensitive to the feelings of others. It is strictly for tasks, chores, or minor inconveniences, not for personal tragedies or major life crises.
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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.
