gaam1 dan2監躉监趸
Jyutpinggaam1 dan2
Yalegāam dán
Definition
Prisoner or convict.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory or informal tone that is much harsher than the neutral term 囚犯. It is often used to describe someone who has spent time in prison, emphasizing the stigma associated with their past. Avoid using this in formal settings or when speaking to someone directly about their history, as it can be highly offensive.
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He was a prisoner before, but he has turned over a new leaf now.
Don't follow others and become a prisoner; being in jail is miserable.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 監躉車, which is a colloquial term for a prison transport vehicle. Using the term to refer to someone currently serving a sentence can be seen as taunting or dehumanizing.
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