caang4傖伧
Jyutpingcaang4
Yalechàahng
Definition
A vulgar, low-class, or rude person.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe someone who lacks refinement or behaves in a vulgar, uncouth manner. While it carries a strong negative connotation, it is often used in casual settings to criticize someone's lack of manners rather than their social status. It is distinct from describing someone as poor, focusing entirely on their coarse behavior.
Examples
He is such a low fellow, always swearing.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 粗魯, but 傖 specifically implies a lack of class or a low-life quality, whereas 粗魯 is more about physical roughness or lack of gentleness.
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