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Jyutpingban2 hang6
Yalebán hahng
Definition
One's moral character, conduct, and behavior.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the moral quality and habitual behavior of a person, often used in formal evaluations or when discussing someone's reputation. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is still commonly used in serious conversations about character. It carries a sense of integrity and social standing that goes beyond simple personality traits.
Examples
His morals are very upright, everyone trusts him a lot.
What do you think about this person's character?
Related words
Common phrases
upright in character and conduct
of poor moral character
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's personality or temperament, as those are better covered by words like 性格. It is strictly about moral conduct and behavior, not whether someone is funny or outgoing.
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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.
