zyut3 lyut3拙劣
Jyutpingzyut3 lyut3
Yalejyut lyut
Definition
Clumsy and poor; of low quality or skill.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and critical tone, often used in written contexts or when delivering a harsh critique of someone's work or behavior. It implies not just a lack of skill, but a noticeable deficiency in quality or intelligence behind the action. While it can be used in speech, it sounds much more serious and judgmental than colloquial alternatives like 笨或者差.
Examples
His performance technique is really clumsy.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of 笨, but it specifically describes the quality of a finished product or a method rather than a person's inherent intelligence. Use it to describe things like writing, excuses, or techniques, not to describe a person directly.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
