giu1 zung3驕縱骄纵
Jyutpinggiu1 zung3
Yalegīu jung
Definition
Arrogant, willful, and overbearing.
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How it's used
Focuses on the combination of arrogance and a lack of self-restraint, often implying that someone has been indulged or spoiled to the point of being unreasonable. It is frequently used to describe someone in a position of power or a child who has been given too much freedom. Unlike simple pride, this word carries a negative connotation of being difficult to deal with.
Examples
He is so arrogant and willful, who would want to be friends with him?
Children shouldn't be too spoiled and willful, otherwise they will be hard to discipline when they grow up.
Related words
Common phrases
to act in an arrogant and willful manner
arrogant and spoiled personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 驕傲, which can sometimes be used in a neutral or positive sense like being proud of an achievement. 驕縱 is strictly negative and implies a behavioral issue rather than just a feeling of superiority.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
