dak6 syu4 faa3特殊化
Jyutpingdak6 syu4 faa3
Yaledahk syùh fa
Definition
To become privileged; to receive special treatment.
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How it's used
Often used in political or organizational contexts to criticize someone who demands exemptions from rules that apply to everyone else. It carries a strong negative connotation of elitism or unfairness. You will frequently hear it as a verb phrase starting with 搞, which emphasizes the active pursuit of these privileges.
Examples
They should not seek special treatment.
Why do you have to ask for special privileges?
Related words
Common phrases
to engage in seeking special privileges
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being special or unique. It specifically refers to the negative act of demanding special treatment or breaking social norms for personal gain.
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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.
