baak6 ci1白癡白痴
Jyutpingbaak6 ci1
Yalebaahk chī
Definition
An idiot, or to be foolish or idiotic.
- slangidiot; moron; fool
- slangfoolish; idiotic
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory tone that is much harsher than simply calling someone silly or foolish. It is frequently used among close friends as a form of aggressive teasing, but it can easily cause offense if used toward strangers or in professional settings. Avoid using this term to describe people with actual intellectual disabilities, as it is considered highly insensitive and offensive in that context.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a mild term like 傻, but it is significantly more insulting. Using it to describe a mistake someone made might be seen as a direct attack on their intelligence rather than a comment on the situation.
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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.
