beng6 waai2病壞病坏
Jyutpingbeng6 waai2
Yalebehng wáai
Definition
A very weak or frail person.
colloquialpeoplehealth
How it's used
Describes someone who appears chronically ill or physically fragile, often implying a lack of stamina. It carries a slightly pitying or dismissive tone depending on the context. While it can be used to describe someone born with a weak constitution, it is also used colloquially to tease someone who catches colds easily or lacks physical strength.
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Common phrases
a frail scholar
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 壞人, which refers to a morally bad person or a villain. 病壞 focuses strictly on physical health and frailty, not character.
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