dak1 jan4 geng1得人驚得人惊
Jyutpingdak1 jan4 geng1
Yaledāk yàhn gēng
Definition
Scary, terrifying, or horrifying; can also describe something being incredibly bad.
- scary; terrifying; horrifying
- figurativeterrible; horrible; extremely bad
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How it's used
Focuses on the subjective feeling of fear or repulsion caused by a person, object, or situation. It is frequently used to describe someone's appearance or behavior that is intimidating or unsettling. Beyond fear, it can also be used hyperbolically to describe something that is shockingly bad or of extremely poor quality.
Examples
It is pitch black here at night, it is really terrifying.
He looks so scary, who would dare to talk to him?
Related words
Common phrases
scary looking
terrifying behavior
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 驚人, which means astonishing or amazing in a positive or neutral sense. While 得人驚 is almost always negative, 驚人 is often used to describe impressive achievements or statistics.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
