seoi1 zo2衰咗

Jyutpingseoi1 zo2

Yalesēui jó

動詞

Definition

To mess up, fail, or make a mistake.

colloquialdaily actionsemotion

How it's used

Carries a sense of disappointment or bad luck, often implying that the outcome was worse than expected. It is frequently used to describe failing a test, losing a game, or getting into trouble due to a poor decision. The tone is informal and personal, focusing on the negative result rather than the technical reason for the failure.

Examples

gam1今ci3次haau2考si5試seoi1衰zo2咗，jau6又jiu3要bou2補haau2考laa3喇。

I failed the exam this time and have to retake it.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪zou6做co3錯je5嘢seoi1衰zo2咗aa4呀？

Did you mess up and fail at something?

Common phrases

seoi1衰zo2咗sau1收coeng4場

to end in failure

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a formal business failure or a technical breakdown, as it sounds too casual and implies a personal lapse in judgment. It is not suitable for professional settings where a more neutral term like 失敗 is preferred.