baa3霸
Definition
Bully, despot, or tyrant; an influential and powerful person who oppresses others.
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a bully or tyrant, this word is frequently used as a verb to describe the act of claiming or monopolizing space, resources, or time. It carries a strong sense of selfishness and entitlement, implying that the person is taking something that should be shared or is rightfully someone else's. When used as a suffix, it often denotes someone who dominates a specific field or activity through aggressive or unfair means.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 攞, which simply means to take or get. Using 霸 implies an aggressive, forceful, or unfair act of claiming something, whereas 攞 is neutral and can be used for any act of taking or picking up an object.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
