cau2 taai3醜態丑态
Jyutpingcau2 taai3
Yalecháu taai
Definition
Shameful, embarrassing, or ugly behavior; a ludicrous performance.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual aspect of someone losing their dignity or composure, often due to intoxication, anger, or extreme loss of self-control. It implies a sense of public shame where the person is unaware of how ridiculous they appear to onlookers. It is frequently used to describe someone who has completely lost their cool or decorum in a social setting.
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After he got drunk, he made a complete fool of himself in the street.
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Common phrases
to display all sorts of shameful behaviour
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樣衰, which usually refers to someone being physically unattractive or having a bad facial expression. 醜態 specifically describes an action or a sequence of behaviours rather than a static physical appearance.
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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.
