dai1 nang4低能
Jyutpingdai1 nang4
Yaledāi nàhng
Definition
Intellectually disabled; stupid or foolish.
- intellectually disabled; having a lower IQ than average
- slangstupid; foolish; idiotic
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How it's used
Originally a clinical term for intellectual disability, this word has evolved into a common, informal insult used to describe someone acting foolishly or immaturely. It is frequently used among friends in a playful or teasing manner, though it remains offensive if directed at someone with genuine cognitive impairments. It carries a stronger sense of mocking someone's lack of common sense compared to simply calling them 蠢.
Examples
Why are you acting so stupid?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in formal or professional settings, as it is considered derogatory and insensitive. It is strictly a colloquial term for casual or heated arguments.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
