si2 kiu4死橋死桥
Jyutpingsi2 kiu4
Yalesí kìuh
Definition
An impractical, useless, or unworkable plan, scheme, or idea.
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How it's used
Often used interchangeably with 屎橋, which carries a slightly more vulgar connotation due to the homophone for excrement. It describes a plan that is doomed to fail from the start or a trick that is transparent and ineffective. It is frequently used in workplace or social contexts to criticize someone's poor decision-making or lack of foresight.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
Who would believe such a useless scheme of yours?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal dead bridge, as the term is strictly metaphorical. It is also important to note that using 屎橋 is more common in casual, heated arguments, while 死橋 is slightly more acceptable in semi-formal venting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
