so4 so4 dei6傻傻哋
Jyutpingso4 so4 dei6
Yalesòh sòh deih
Definition
Slightly foolish, silly, or out of one's mind.
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How it's used
Adding the suffix 哋 softens the impact of calling someone stupid, turning it into a more playful or informal observation rather than a harsh insult. It is frequently used to describe someone who is acting eccentric, absent-minded, or behaving in a way that defies common sense in a specific moment. You will often hear it used among friends to tease each other without causing genuine offense.
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Do not use this to describe someone with a clinical intellectual disability, as it is strictly for social behavior or temporary lapses in judgment. It is also not interchangeable with 笨, which implies a lack of intelligence rather than a quirky or irrational state of mind.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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