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Jyutpinggeoi1 gung1
Yalegēui gūng
Definition
To claim or take credit for oneself, often with an implication of arrogance.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation because it implies that the person is being boastful or selfish by highlighting their own contribution while ignoring the efforts of others. It is often used in workplace or team settings where collaborative effort is expected. Unlike simply stating one's achievements, this word suggests an unearned or exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Examples
He always claims credit for himself, it is really annoying.
We all worked on this together, why do you have to claim all the credit?
Related words
Common phrases
to be arrogant because of one's contributions
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone who is simply stating facts about their work. It specifically describes the act of taking credit in a way that feels arrogant or unfair to teammates.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
