gu2 waak6 jau2蠱惑友蛊惑友

Jyutpinggu2 waak6 jau2

Yalegú waahk yáu

Definition

A slippery, cunning, or untrustworthy person.

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How it's used

Describes someone who is cunning, crafty, or untrustworthy, often implying they use tricks to get what they want. While it can be used to describe someone who is simply clever in a mischievous way, it usually carries a negative connotation of being shady or manipulative. The term is heavily associated with street-smart, slightly dodgy behavior rather than intellectual brilliance.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好seon3信go2嗰go3個gu2蠱waak6惑jau2友aa4呀。

You better not trust that slippery guy.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日baan6扮saai3晒je5嘢，zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個gu2蠱waak6惑jau2友lai4嚟。

He is always putting on an act, he really is a slippery character.

Common phrases

gu2蠱gu2蠱waak6惑waak6惑

shady or suspicious behavior

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being smart or intelligent, as 蠱惑友 specifically highlights a lack of integrity or a tendency to deceive. It is a colloquial label and can sound quite rude or aggressive if used directly to someone's face.