gaau3 so1教唆
Jyutpinggaau3 so1
Yalegaau sō
Definition
To abet, instigate, or encourage others to commit illegal acts or do bad things.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, specifically implying the instigation of criminal or immoral behavior. It is frequently encountered in legal contexts or news reports regarding criminal charges like incitement. Unlike general words for encourage, it implies a malicious intent to lead someone astray.
Examples
He is always abetting kids to steal things.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for positive encouragement, as it is strictly reserved for negative or illegal acts. Use 鼓勵 for positive contexts instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
