si2 haang1 kiu2屎坑橋屎坑桥
Jyutpingsi2 haang1 kiu2
Yalesí hāang kíu
Definition
A bad plan, poor strategy, or useless trick.
colloquialslang
How it's used
Literally referring to a bridge over a pit latrine, this term vividly describes a strategy that is not only ineffective but also potentially disastrous or humiliating. It carries a strong sense of derision and is used to dismiss ideas that lack foresight or common sense. Unlike more neutral terms for a bad plan, this carries a pungent, informal tone that emphasizes the stupidity of the suggestion.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The bad plan you came up with really screwed people over.
Related words
Common phrases
to come up with a terrible plan
to suggest a useless trick
Common mistake
Do not use this in professional or formal settings, as the inclusion of the word 屎 makes it quite vulgar and offensive to some listeners. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or peers.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
