daa2 zaai1 hok2打齋鶴打斋鹤
Jyutpingdaa2 zaai1 hok2
Yaledá jāai hók
Definition
Bad friends who lead others astray and entice them into harmful habits, such as drugs, gambling, or prostitution.
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How it's used
Originating from funeral rites where a paper crane is used to guide the soul, this term metaphorically describes someone who leads another person toward their own downfall. It specifically targets people who encourage vices like gambling or substance abuse rather than just general bad behavior. Using this term implies a strong moral judgment that the person is actively facilitating destruction.
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Don't hang out with those bad influences, you will learn bad habits.
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Common phrases
to make friends with bad influences
to stay away from bad influences
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general bad friends or 狐朋狗友, as it specifically carries the weight of someone leading you into a destructive addiction or ruinous path.
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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.
