gwai1 daan2龜蛋龟蛋
Jyutpinggwai1 daan2
Yalegwāi dáan
Definition
Turtle egg, or used as a derogatory term for a bastard or jerk.
- turtle egg
- vulgarbastard; jerk
slangpeopleslang
How it's used
Using this term as an insult is relatively mild compared to other profanities, often carrying a sense of frustration or annoyance rather than deep malice. It is frequently used in casual arguments between friends or acquaintances to label someone as untrustworthy or annoying. While it literally refers to a turtle egg, the metaphorical usage is firmly established in local slang.
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You bastard, why did you cheat me out of my money?
He is always so mean, he is really a jerk.
Related words
Common phrases
damn bastard
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it is considered rude and unprofessional. It is strictly for informal, heated, or joking contexts among peers.
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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.
