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Definition
A fool, silly person, or someone suspected to be mentally ill.
- fool; silly or unwise person
- person suspected to be mentally ill
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How it's used
Often used in a lighthearted or teasing way between friends to describe someone acting silly or naive. When applied to strangers or in serious contexts, it can carry a derogatory tone implying someone lacks common sense or intelligence. It is distinct from medical terms for mental health, which should be avoided to prevent causing offense.
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Why are you being such a fool? You got scammed and didn't even know it.
He acts like a fool most of the time, but he is actually very sharp inside.
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Common phrases
fortune favours fools
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone with a genuine mental disability, as it is considered highly offensive and insensitive. Use it only for playful banter or to describe someone making a foolish mistake.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
