cau3 ban2臭品
Jyutpingcau3 ban2
Yalechau bán
Definition
Bad-tempered or disreputable, or describing someone who deliberately ignores others in an unfriendly way.
- bad-tempered; having a poor character or disposition
- to ignore someone deliberately and in an unfriendly manner
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Refers specifically to a social attitude rather than just a personality trait. It captures the act of acting stuck up or intentionally giving someone the cold shoulder. It implies a sense of arrogance or a deliberate choice to be unpleasant in social interactions.
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Do not confuse this with 臭脾氣, which refers to a quick temper or being easily angered. 臭品 focuses more on the cold, dismissive, or snobbish behavior toward others.
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