cin1 ji1 baak3 seon6千依百順千依百顺

Jyutpingcin1 ji1 baak3 seon6

Yalechīn yī baak seuhn

語句Rare

Definition

To be completely submissive and obedient to others; to do whatever another person says.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a person who lacks personal boundaries or assertiveness in a relationship. It often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is being overly accommodating or weak-willed. While it can describe genuine devotion, it is frequently used to criticize someone for letting others walk all over them.

Examples

keoi5佢deoi3對zyu6住neoi5女pang4朋jau5友zan1真hai6係cin1千ji1依baak3百seon6順。

He is truly at his girlfriend's beck and call.

nei5你m4唔hou2好deoi3對keoi5佢cin1千ji1依baak3百seon6順，keoi5佢wui2會bin3變bun2本gaa1加lai6厲㗎。

Don't be so submissive to him, he will just get worse.

Common phrases

deoi3對jan4人cin1千ji1依baak3百seon6順

to be submissive to someone

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a positive trait like being polite or helpful, but it specifically refers to a lack of independent opinion or a submissive attitude that can be unhealthy in relationships.