ci2 siu3恥笑耻笑

Jyutpingci2 siu3

Yalechí siu

動詞Common

Definition

To mock, ridicule, or laugh at someone over an embarrassing situation.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Carries a stronger sense of malice and social judgment compared to just laughing at someone. It implies a deliberate attempt to make the target feel inferior or ashamed of their actions or appearance. You will often hear it used in contexts where someone is being mocked for failing to meet social expectations or norms.

Examples

nei5你zou6做co3錯je5嘢m4唔hou2好geng1驚bei2俾jan4人ci2恥siu3笑。

Don't be afraid of being ridiculed if you make a mistake.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日ci2恥siu3笑jan4人dei6哋zoek6着saam1衫lou5老tou2土。

He always sneers at others for dressing in an unfashionable way.

Common phrases

bei2俾jan4人ci2恥siu3笑

to be ridiculed by others

gung1公hoi1開ci2恥siu3笑

to publicly ridicule

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe lighthearted teasing between close friends, as it sounds too serious and aggressive. For playful banter, use 取笑 or 玩 instead.