fung6 zi2奉旨
Jyutpingfung6 zi2
Yalefuhng jí
Definition
To do something with an attitude that it is taken for granted or justified, usually a bad habit.
- to take for granted; to assume it is justified
- archaicto follow an imperial decree
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How it's used
Originally referring to acting under an imperial decree, this term has evolved into a sarcastic way to describe someone who behaves as if they have an official mandate to be lazy, rude, or negligent. It carries a strong sense of entitlement and is almost exclusively used to criticize someone for assuming they are exempt from normal social expectations or rules.
Examples
He takes it for granted that he can be late every time, it is really outrageous.
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Common phrases
to take it for granted that one can be late
to take it for granted that one does not have to do the work
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean simply 'must' or 'have to' in a neutral sense. It specifically implies that the person is acting with an unearned sense of authority or privilege, making it a loaded term used for complaining.
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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.
