sek6 fui1 lo4石灰籮石灰箩

Jyutpingsek6 fui1 lo4

Yalesehk fūi lòh

Definition

Someone who commits petty crimes or leaves a bad impression everywhere they go.

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How it's used

This term literally refers to a lime basket, which leaves white dust everywhere it goes. It is used metaphorically to describe someone whose presence or actions inevitably lead to trouble, theft, or minor criminal activity. It carries a strong sense of disapproval and is typically used to warn others to stay away from such individuals.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zau1周wai4圍tau1偷je5嘢，zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個sek6石fui1灰lo4籮lai2嚟㗎。

He is always stealing things everywhere, he really is a petty thief.

nei5你m4唔hou2好tung4同go2嗰go3個sek6石fui1灰lo4籮wun6玩aa1呀，wui2會hok6學waai6壞㗎。

Don't hang out with that petty criminal, you'll pick up bad habits.

Common phrases

zing3正jat1一sek6石fui1灰lo4籮

a total petty thief

Common mistake

Learners should be aware that this is a very specific, somewhat old-fashioned slang term. It is not used to describe serious criminals but rather those who are habitually involved in petty, annoying, or dishonest behavior.