baak3 jim3 zai2百厭仔百厌仔
Jyutpingbaak3 jim3 zai2
Yalebaak yim jái
Definition
Naughty boy or mischievous child.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly affectionate tone despite describing mischievous behavior. It is often used by adults to describe children who are energetic or prone to harmless pranks rather than those who are truly malicious. While it specifically refers to a male child, it is sometimes used generically for any child who acts out.
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That naughty kid is making trouble again.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe adults, as it would sound patronizing or insulting. It is strictly reserved for children or young teenagers.
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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.
