sei2 gu4 gu4死估估

Jyutpingsei2 gu4 gu4

Yaleséi gùh gùh

Definition

Inflexible, rigid, or lifeless in handling matters.

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How it's used

This term specifically targets someone who follows rules or plans without any room for adjustment, often implying a lack of common sense. It carries a slightly mocking tone, suggesting the person is acting like a machine rather than a human. It is frequently used when someone refuses to bend the rules even in a situation that clearly calls for a practical solution.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢sei2死gu4估gu4估，zan1真hai6係ceoi1吹keoi5佢m4唔zoeng3脹。

He is so rigid in his work, it is really frustrating.

Related words

synonymsei2 baan2死板séi bán

Common phrases

zou6做je5嘢sei2死gu4估gu4估

to handle matters inflexibly

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for describing someone who is literally dead or physically stiff. It is strictly used to describe a personality trait or a way of thinking, not a physical state.