si2 kiu2屎橋屎桥
Jyutpingsi2 kiu2
Yalesí kíu
Definition
A bad, stupid, or unreliable idea; an unwise method.
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How it's used
Literally translating to "shit bridge," this term carries a strong sense of frustration or mockery towards someone's poor judgment. It is frequently used with the verb 出 to describe the act of proposing a plan that is doomed to fail or is morally questionable. While blunt, it is a staple in casual workplace or social banter when criticizing ineffective strategies.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
He always comes up with stupid ideas, making the whole thing a mess.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as the inclusion of 屎 makes it inherently vulgar and potentially offensive. It is strictly for informal, peer-to-peer criticism.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
