siu2 faai3 jeon2少塊膶少块膶
Jyutpingsiu2 faai3 jeon2
Yalesíu faai yéun
Definition
Slightly stupid, silly, or brainless.
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How it's used
Literally referring to being short a piece of liver, this expression implies that someone is missing a vital part of their brain or common sense. It is a lighthearted way to tease someone for a momentary lapse in judgment or general silliness. While it carries a negative connotation of stupidity, it is rarely used to be truly malicious or insulting.
Examples
Why are you acting so stupid?
Related words
Common phrases
always acting silly
why are you being stupid
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone with a genuine intellectual disability, as it is strictly used for playful teasing about silly behavior or absent-mindedness. It is also not interchangeable with formal words for unintelligent.
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