gaa1 hoi6 jyu1加害於加害于
Jyutpinggaa1 hoi6 jyu1
Yalegā hoih yū
Definition
To harm, injure, or frame someone.
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How it's used
This expression is formal and literary, rarely appearing in casual spoken Cantonese. It carries a heavy, serious tone often associated with legal disputes or dramatic accusations. In everyday conversation, people prefer using more direct verbs like 屈 or 陷害.
Examples
He kindly helped someone, but ended up being framed by them.
Don't talk nonsense, who actually framed you?
Related words
Common phrases
to be framed by someone
Common mistake
Learners often use this phrase in casual settings where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. It is much more common to use 屈 to describe being framed or set up in daily life.
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Grammar guides
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