dong3 cau3 sei3當臭四当臭四

Jyutpingdong3 cau3 sei3

Yaledong chau sei

Definition

To treat someone with utter disrespect, as if they were a nobody or a pushover.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of indignation and resentment, implying that the person being treated as a nobody has been unfairly disregarded or disrespected. It is often used when someone feels their contributions or presence are being ignored by someone they have previously assisted or supported. The imagery evokes the idea of someone being treated as worthless or disposable.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dong3當cau3臭sei3四gam3咁deoi3對ngo5我，zan1真hai6係hou2好nau1嬲。

He treats me like a nobody all the time, I am really angry.

nei5你zou6做me1咩dong3當cau3臭sei3四aa4呀？ngo5我ming4明ming4明bong1幫gwo3過nei5你。

Why are you treating me like a nobody? I clearly helped you before.

Common phrases

bei2俾jan4人dong3當cau3臭sei3四

to be treated like a nobody by someone

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of someone smelling bad, but it is purely idiomatic. It is strictly used to describe how someone is treated, not to describe the person's actual character or hygiene.