bat1 zung1不忠
Jyutpingbat1 zung1
Yalebāt jūng
Definition
Unfaithful to one's partner, or disloyal to one's country.
- unfaithful to one's partner; having an affair
- disloyal to one's country or ruler
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How it's used
While 不忠 is understood in Cantonese, it carries a formal or literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. When talking about infidelity between partners, native speakers almost always prefer using the phrase 偷食 or the noun 外遇. Using 不忠 in a casual conversation can sound like you are reading from a newspaper or a legal document.
Examples
He is so unfaithful to his wife, it's truly outrageous.
Why do you have to be so unfaithful in your relationship?
Related words
Common phrases
infidelity in a relationship
unfaithful to someone
Common mistake
Learners often use 不忠 to describe general disloyalty, but in a romantic context, it is too clinical. If you want to sound natural when accusing someone of cheating, use 偷食 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
