cing2 hung1逞凶

Jyutpingcing2 hung1

Yalechíng hūng

動詞

Definition

To commit a violent act; to act violently and wickedly.

writtenpeopleother

How it's used

This term is primarily used in formal or news reporting contexts to describe aggressive or criminal behavior. It carries a strong sense of lawlessness and malice, often implying that the perpetrator is acting with impunity or arrogance. You will rarely hear it in casual, friendly conversation, as it is reserved for serious descriptions of misconduct.

Examples

keoi5佢喺hai2街gaai1上soeng6面min6逞cing2凶，hung1嚇haak3親can1好hou2多do1路lou6人。

He committed a violent act on the street and scared many passersby.

bin1邊go3個gau3夠daam2膽hai2喺dou6度cing2逞hung1凶aa4呀？

Who dares to commit violence here?

Common phrases

cing2逞hung1凶zok3作ok3惡

to commit violence and evil acts

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simple fighting or arguing, as it implies a more severe, often criminal, level of violence or intimidation. It is not used to describe minor scuffles or playful roughhousing.