bou3 cyun3報寸报寸
Jyutpingbou3 cyun3
Yalebou chyun
Definition
To snitch, tip off, or report someone secretly to law enforcement or an authority.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying betrayal or acting as an informant for authorities. It is almost exclusively used to describe someone who reports peers to figures of power, such as teachers or police, rather than reporting a crime in a neutral context. The term is heavily associated with schoolyard or street-level social dynamics.
Examples
He always likes to snitch, it is so annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe reporting a crime as a good citizen, as it implies the act is sneaky or malicious. It is strictly a derogatory term for a snitch.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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