wu1 we2烏搲乌搲
Jyutpingwu1 we2
Yalewū wé
Definition
Sloppy, shabby, or outdated in one's appearance or attire.
colloquialdescriptionsclothing
How it's used
Focuses on a lack of grooming or a disheveled appearance rather than just being poor quality. It often implies that someone has neglected their personal presentation to the point of looking sloppy or outdated. Use this when you want to gently or bluntly critique someone's lack of effort in their appearance.
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Common phrases
dressed in a shabby way
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 醜樣, which specifically refers to facial features being unattractive. 烏搲 is about the state of one's appearance, such as messy hair or unkempt clothing, which is usually temporary or fixable.
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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.
