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Jyutpinggan1 mei5 gau2
Yalegān méih gáu
Definition
A derogatory term for a yes-man, copycat, or sycophant who blindly follows others.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong derogatory tone and is used to mock someone who lacks independence or critical thinking. It implies a subservient relationship where the person blindly follows a leader or a trend without questioning. It is much more aggressive than simply calling someone a follower.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He is always acting like a yes-man, he has no opinions of his own.
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Common phrases
to act like a yes-man
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply tagging along with friends, as it specifically implies a lack of character or a sycophantic personality. Using it in a casual social context can be quite insulting.
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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.
