seoi2 dau2水斗
Jyutpingseoi2 dau2
Yaleséui dáu
Definition
Poor quality; shoddy; inferior.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disappointment or disdain regarding the craftsmanship or standard of an object. It is often used to criticize mass-produced goods or services that fail to meet basic expectations. While it functions as an adjective, it is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal writing or professional settings.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is really poor quality.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of water or buckets. It is strictly a slang term for quality and cannot be used to describe people in the same way one might use words like 廢 to describe someone's competence.
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