doi6 bok6待薄
Jyutpingdoi6 bok6
Yaledoih bohk
Definition
To treat someone poorly, unfairly, or stingily.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the quality of treatment in terms of generosity or hospitality rather than general fairness. It is frequently used in the negative form, 冇待薄, to reassure someone that they have been well looked after or compensated appropriately. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday speech, often appearing in professional or polite contexts.
Examples
We have never treated our customers unfairly.
Don't worry, they have absolutely treated me well.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple unfairness like cheating or lying. It specifically refers to how well you provide for or host someone, such as the quality of food served to a guest or the salary paid to an employee.
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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.
