wu1 lei1 maa5 caa1烏喱馬扠乌喱马叉
Jyutpingwu1 lei1 maa5 caa1
Yalewū lēi máh chā
Definition
Messy, untidy, or in a complete muddle.
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How it's used
This phrase is a vivid, colloquial way to describe something that is chaotic, disorganized, or physically untidy. It often carries a slightly critical or exasperated tone, implying that the state of disarray is unacceptable or confusing. It is frequently used to describe personal spaces, work documents, or even a person's appearance.
Examples
Why did you make your room such a mess?
Related words
Common phrases
to make something a mess
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 烏哩單刀, which is used to describe something done in a sloppy, careless, or half-hearted manner. While both imply a lack of order, 烏喱馬扠 focuses more on the resulting state of messiness.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
