ci3 dang2次等
Jyutpingci3 dang2
Yalechi dáng
Definition
Inferior, second-class, or second-rate, in terms of quality, status, or level.
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How it's used
Focuses on a comparative lack of quality or status rather than just being bad. It often implies a hierarchy where something is intentionally ranked below a standard or a preferred option. While it can describe physical objects, it is frequently used to critique social status or the perceived value of ideas and services.
Examples
This item is of inferior quality, don't buy it.
Do you think this plan is second-rate?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply incompetent or unskilled, as it specifically refers to a classification or tier. Using it to describe a person directly can sound dehumanizing or overly harsh, similar to calling someone second-class.
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Grammar guides
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