zaa2 pei4鮓皮鲊皮
Jyutpingzaa2 pei4
Yalejá pèih
Definition
Lousy, awful, or poor in quality.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disdain and is used to describe something that is of extremely poor quality or performance. It often implies that the subject is not just bad, but frustratingly or embarrassingly incompetent. It is most commonly applied to work, service, or personal output rather than inanimate objects like furniture or clothing.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is truly appalling.
Why is your work performance so lousy?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 差, which is a neutral or general way to say bad. 鮓皮 is much more expressive and carries a harsher, more judgmental tone.
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