zaak6 sai2擇使择使
Jyutpingzaak6 sai2
Yalejaahk sái
Definition
Troublesome; difficult to handle, deal with, or resolve.
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How it's used
Describes situations or people that require excessive effort, patience, or specific conditions to manage. It carries a sense of frustration, implying that the subject is high maintenance or prone to causing complications. Unlike general words for trouble, it specifically highlights the cumbersome nature of the process involved in handling the person or thing.
Examples
This client is very difficult to deal with, they complain all the time.
The computer is broken, it's a real pain to fix.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 麻煩, but 擇使 specifically emphasizes the complexity or the annoying extra steps required to deal with something, whereas 麻煩 is a broader term for anything that causes inconvenience.
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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.
