waai6 zo2壞咗坏咗
Jyutpingwaai6 zo2
Yalewaaih jó
Definition
Broken, out of order, or no longer functioning.
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How it's used
Use this to describe any mechanical or electronic item that has ceased to function properly. It is the default way to express that something is out of order, regardless of whether it is a minor glitch or a total breakdown. You can also use it metaphorically to describe a person who has lost their moral compass or is acting strangely.
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Do not confuse this with 爛, which specifically refers to physical damage like a tear in clothing or a shattered object. While a broken phone might be both 壞咗 and 爛咗, a phone that simply refuses to turn on is only 壞咗.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
