aa3 bai1阿跛啊跛
Jyutpingaa3 bai1
Yalea bāi
Definition
A cripple; a derogatory or informal way to refer to someone with a physical disability that affects walking.
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How it's used
This term is considered highly derogatory and offensive when used to address or describe someone with a physical disability. It carries a strong stigma and is used to belittle or mock individuals based on their physical condition. Modern, respectful language prefers using terms like 傷殘人士 to describe people with disabilities.
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He used to be an athlete, who would have thought he'd end up crippled.
Don't call people cripples, that's very rude.
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Common phrases
to call someone a cripple
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this term entirely in any social or professional setting, as it is socially unacceptable and hurtful. It is not a neutral descriptor and will likely cause significant offense if used.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
