aa3 siu6阿兆啊兆
Jyutpingaa3 siu6
Yalea siuh
Definition
A swindler, pickpocket, or con artist.
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How it's used
This term is specifically used to describe someone who makes a living by tricking others, often through petty scams or pickpocketing. It carries a strong sense of distrust and is typically used to warn others to stay away from a suspicious individual. It is less formal than terms like 騙子 and feels more like street-level slang.
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Be careful, that person looks like a con man.
He always cheats people out of money, he really is a swindler.
Related words
Common phrases
beware of the swindler
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common name 兆, which is a standard character in names. Using this term to refer to someone you do not know well can be highly offensive and confrontational.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
