wu1 lei1 daan1 dou1烏喱單刀乌喱单刀

Jyutpingwu1 lei1 daan1 dou1

Yalewū lēi dāan dōu

形容詞

Definition

Messy, chaotic, disordered, or muddled.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of exasperation or criticism regarding a lack of order or professionalism. It is often used to describe situations, work, or personal spaces that are not just untidy, but fundamentally disorganized or poorly executed. The rhythm of the phrase adds a layer of emphasis that makes it sound more vivid and informal than standard descriptors like 混亂.

Examples

nei5你fan2份bou3報gou3告se2寫dou3到wu1烏lei1喱daan1單dou1刀，giu3叫jan4人dim2點tai2睇aa4呀？

Your report is written in such a mess, how is anyone supposed to read it?

seng4成gin2件si6事gaau2搞dou3到wu1烏lei1喱daan1單dou1刀，zan1真hai6係tau4頭dou1都daai6大maai4埋。

The whole thing ended up in such a chaotic state, it's really giving me a headache.

Common phrases

gaau2搞dou3到wu1烏lei1喱daan1單dou1刀

to make something into a mess

wu1烏lei1喱daan1單dou1刀ge3嘅waan4環ging2境

a chaotic environment

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of physical dirtiness, but it focuses more on the lack of structure or the chaotic nature of a situation. Avoid using it to describe something that is simply dusty or stained, as it implies a failure of organization rather than just a lack of cleaning.