to4 sau2 nang3 goek3佗手褦腳佗手褦脚

Jyutpingto4 sau2 nang3 goek3

Yaletòh sáu nang geuk

Definition

To be burdened with dependents; to be hindered or dragged down by bringing someone along.

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How it's used

Describes someone who is clumsy or acts as a burden by getting in the way of others. It implies that the person is physically or operationally obstructive, often slowing down a collective task. It is frequently used to complain about someone who is more of a liability than an asset in a group setting.

Examples

nei5你zou6做je5嘢gam3咁maan6慢，zan1真hai6係to4佗sau2手nang3褦goek3腳aa4呀。

You work so slowly, you are really a hindrance.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日to4佗sau2手nang3褦goek3腳，gaau2搞dou3到daai6大gaa1家dou1都jiu3要dang2等keoi5佢。

He is always getting in the way, making everyone wait for him.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日to4佗sau2手nang3褦goek3腳

always being a hindrance

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being physically clumsy. It specifically carries the nuance of being a burden or an obstacle to others, rather than just dropping things or tripping over one's own feet.