aa3 caa1阿叉啊叉
Jyutpingaa3 caa1
Yalea chā
Definition
An Indian or South Asian person.
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How it's used
This term is a derogatory slur used to refer to people of South Asian descent. It carries a strong negative connotation and is considered offensive in almost all social contexts. Using it can easily lead to conflict or be perceived as a sign of racial prejudice.
Examples
Don't call people that, it's very rude.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly believe this is a neutral term for Indian people because they hear it used in casual conversation. It is never appropriate for a non-native speaker to use this word, as it is inherently belittling.
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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.
