sei2 se4 laan6 sin5死蛇爛蟮死蛇烂蟮
Jyutpingsei2 se4 laan6 sin5
Yaleséi sèh laahn síhn
Definition
Extremely lazy or lifeless person; a slacker.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly paints a picture of someone lying around listlessly, much like a dead snake or a limp eel. It is used exclusively to criticize someone for being lethargic or lacking any motivation to move or improve their situation. It carries a strong sense of frustration from the speaker toward the person being described.
Examples
He is always acting like a total slacker, how will he ever find a job?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is physically ill or exhausted from hard work. It specifically targets a lack of ambition or a habitual tendency to slack off, rather than a temporary state of fatigue.
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