gam2 gaa1 caan2冚家剷冚家铲

Jyutpinggam2 gaa1 caan2

Yalegám gā chán

Definition

Curse one's family to die (derogatory)

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How it's used

This is a highly offensive and aggressive profanity that carries a heavy weight of malice. It is frequently used as a standalone insult to describe someone as morally bankrupt or as an exclamation when a situation has gone completely wrong. Because it invokes the death of an entire family, it is considered extremely taboo and should be avoided in all polite or professional settings.

Examples

keoi5 seng4 jat6 ngaak1 jan4 zan1 hai6 ham6 gaa1 caan2

佢成日呃人，真係冚家剷。

He is always lying to people, he is such a piece of trash.

gam1 ci3 gaau2 seng4 gam3 zan1 hai6 ham6 gaa1 caan2 laa3

今次搞成咁，真係冚家剷喇。

Things have turned out so badly this time, we are totally screwed.

Related words

Common phrases

ham6 gaa1 caan2 lai4 ge3

冚家剷嚟嘅

what a complete scumbag

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a generic swear word like damn, but it is much more severe because it specifically targets the target's family. Using this in a casual argument can easily lead to physical confrontation or permanent damage to a relationship.