ci5 suk6 maai6 suk6恃熟賣熟恃熟卖熟

Jyutpingci5 suk6 maai6 suk6

Yalechíh suhk maaih suhk

Definition

To take advantage of one's close relationship or familiarity with someone.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

This idiom describes a specific social dynamic where someone exploits a close personal bond to act in an entitled or inconsiderate manner. It carries a negative connotation of being pushy or disrespectful toward someone who is supposed to be a friend or family member. It is most frequently used when someone breaks social norms or requests unreasonable favors because they believe the other person will tolerate it due to their history.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好ci5恃suk6熟maai6賣suk6熟，sing4成jat6日ci4遲dou3到laa1啦。

Don't take advantage of our friendship and keep showing up late.

keoi5佢ci5恃suk6熟maai6賣suk6熟，man6問ngo5我ze3借cin2錢m4唔waan4還。

He took advantage of our relationship and borrowed money from me without paying it back.

Common phrases

ci5恃suk6熟maai6賣suk6熟ge3嘅jan4人

a person who takes advantage of their relationship with others

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply being close to someone. It is not a neutral description of a friendship but a criticism of someone's behavior, so it should not be used to describe a healthy or mutually respectful relationship.