zaap6 lyun6雜亂杂乱
Jyutpingzaap6 lyun6
Yalejaahp lyuhn
Definition
Messy, disorderly, unsystematic, or chaotic.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual or structural lack of organization rather than just being dirty. It implies a sense of clutter that makes it difficult to navigate or locate items. While often used for physical spaces, it also describes abstract concepts like thoughts or schedules that lack a clear, logical flow.
Examples
The room is so messy it looks like it's been robbed.
Your documents are so disorganized, how are you going to find anything?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 污糟, which specifically refers to being dirty or unhygienic. A room can be 雜亂 without being 污糟, meaning it is just cluttered with objects rather than covered in grime.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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