zo2 sau2 zo2 goek3阻手阻腳阻手阻脚

Jyutpingzo2 sau2 zo2 goek3

Yalejó sáu jó geuk

形容詞

Definition

To get in the way or be a nuisance, making it difficult to move or get things done.

in the way; obstructing physical movement
figurativebeing a hindrance or a drag to others instead of helping

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

This idiom describes someone or something that physically blocks movement or interferes with a task, often implying that the person is more of a burden than a help. It is frequently used when someone is trying to assist but lacks the skill or awareness to do so effectively. The phrase carries a slightly impatient or annoyed tone.

Examples

nei5你haang4行hoi1開di1啲laa1啦，hai2喺dou6度zo2阻sau2手zo2阻goek3腳hou2好faan4煩aa4呀。

Move aside, you are being a nuisance and getting in the way.

keoi5佢喺hai2廚cyu4房fong2幫bong1倒dou2忙，mong4真zan1係hai6阻zo2手sau2阻zo2腳。

He is hindering rather than helping in the kitchen, just being a total obstruction.

Common phrases

hai2喺dou6度zo2阻sau2手zo2阻goek3腳

getting in the way right now

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who is simply physically clumsy or drops things by accident. It specifically requires the sense of obstructing others or getting in the way of a process.