ci5 koeng4 ling4 joek6恃強凌弱恃强凌弱
Jyutpingci5 koeng4 ling4 joek6
Yalechíh kèuhng lìhng yeuhk
Definition
To use one's strength or power to bully and mistreat the weak.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom used to condemn someone for abusing their power or physical advantage. While it is a four-character phrase, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese when someone wants to sound stern or morally indignant. It is often used to describe workplace harassment or school bullying.
Examples
He is always bullying the weak, it is really annoying.
Why are you bullying the weak and picking on that child?
Related words
Common phrases
bullying behavior
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Grammar guides
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