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Yalebīk chìh
Definition
Bitch; an unpleasant, mean, or disliked woman.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from English and carries a much more aggressive, Westernized connotation than traditional Cantonese insults. It is primarily used by younger generations who are familiar with English slang, whereas older speakers would almost exclusively use 八婆 to convey a similar sentiment. Using it can sound performative or overly influenced by imported media rather than natural local speech.
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Common mistake
Do not assume this term is interchangeable with 八婆 in all social settings, as it carries a harsher, more confrontational tone that can escalate conflicts quickly. It is often perceived as a crude imitation of English profanity rather than a native Cantonese expression.
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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.
