faan6 tung2飯桶饭桶
Jyutpingfaan6 tung2
Yalefaahn túng
Definition
A good-for-nothing, useless person, or ironically, someone who eats a lot.
- a useless, good-for-nothing person who only knows how to eat
- someone who eats a large amount of rice or food
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How it's used
Calling someone a 飯桶 implies they consume resources like food without providing any value or contribution in return. It is a harsh insult that attacks a person's competence or intelligence rather than just their appetite. While it literally refers to a container for rice, it is strictly used as a derogatory label for people.
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You work so slowly, you really are a good-for-nothing.
He does nothing but eat and sleep, he is simply a useless person.
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Common phrases
a total good-for-nothing
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone who simply has a large appetite, as it carries a strong negative connotation of being lazy or incompetent. Using it to describe a friend who is just hungry could be seen as an offensive personal attack.
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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.
