tan1 pok1吞噗
Jyutpingtan1 pok1
Yaletān pōk
Definition
To slack off or sneak away from work or responsibilities.
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How it's used
Often implies a sense of deception or hiding, as if the person is trying to look busy while actually doing nothing. It is specifically used in professional or school settings where one has a duty to perform but chooses to avoid it. The term carries a slightly negative, judgmental tone regarding someone's work ethic.
Examples
He is always slacking off at the office, he is so lazy.
Related words
Common phrases
slacking off at work
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 偷懶, which is a more standard way to say lazy or slacking. 吞噗 is more informal and specifically suggests the act of sneaking away or avoiding tasks while pretending to be present.
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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.
