waang4 cat1 syu6 baat3橫七豎八横七竖八

Jyutpingwaang4 cat1 syu6 baat3

Yalewàahng chāt syuh baat

形容詞

Definition

In complete disorder; messy; at sixes and sevens.

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How it's used

Used to describe objects or things that are scattered or arranged in a chaotic, disorganized manner. It implies a sense of visual clutter where items are lying in different directions, making the space look untidy. It is a vivid idiom that emphasizes the lack of order or planning in how things are placed.

Examples

gaan3間fong2房lyun6亂dou3到waang4橫cat1七syu6豎baat3八，zap1執haa5下keoi5佢laa1啦。

The room is in such a mess, tidy it up a bit.

di1啲syu1書baai2擺dou3到waang4橫cat1七syu6豎baat3八，wan2搵m4唔dou3到bin1邊bun2本hai6係bin1邊bun2本。

The books are scattered everywhere, I cannot tell which is which.

Common phrases

baai2擺dou3到waang4橫cat1七syu6豎baat3八

arranged in a messy, scattered way

lyun6亂dou3到waang4橫cat1七syu6豎baat3八

messy and disorganized

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like a chaotic schedule or a confusing situation, as it specifically refers to the physical arrangement of objects.