so2瑣琐
Jyutpingso2
Yalesó
Definition
Trivial, petty, or insignificant.
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How it's used
Rarely used as a standalone adjective in modern spoken Cantonese, this morpheme almost exclusively appears in the compound 瑣碎. It carries a sense of being bothersome or tedious due to the sheer volume of small, insignificant details involved. When describing a task, it implies that the work is not necessarily difficult, but rather time-consuming and annoying.
Examples
He always loses his temper over petty things.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe something small in size, such as a tiny object. It is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like tasks, matters, or details that are insignificant or tedious.
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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.
