cyun3 dou3 mou4 leon4寸到無倫寸到无伦
Jyutpingcyun3 dou3 mou4 leon4
Yalechyun dou mòuh lèuhn
Definition
Extremely arrogant, insolent, or cocky.
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How it's used
This expression uses the intensifier 無倫 to describe someone whose arrogance is beyond measure or comparison. It carries a strong negative connotation and is typically used to criticize someone who acts superior or looks down on others. You will often hear it used when someone is being particularly rude or dismissive in a social setting.
Examples
He is so incredibly arrogant that nobody likes hanging out with him.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being confident or proud, as the phrase implies a level of arrogance that is offensive to others. It is strictly used for negative behavior and should not be used to describe someone who is merely talented or self-assured.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
