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Definition
To blacken, insult, defile, or be greedy for.
- literaryto blacken; to dirty; to defile
- literaryto insult; to dishonor; to treat with disrespect
- literaryto be greedy for; to covet
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively encountered in formal or literary contexts, particularly in compound words related to corruption or dereliction of duty. It is rarely used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. When it appears, it often carries a heavy, serious tone associated with moral failing or professional misconduct.
Examples
He is always derelict in his duty, he is really irresponsible.
Why would you tarnish your own reputation?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other characters containing the same radical, such as 默 or 墨. It is strictly a formal term and should be avoided in casual conversation to prevent sounding overly archaic or unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
