gwai6 dei6 wai3 zyu1 naa2跪地餵豬乸跪地喂猪乸
Jyutpinggwai6 dei6 wai3 zyu1 naa2
Yalegwaih deih wai jyū ná
Definition
To do anything, even humiliate oneself, for personal benefit or money.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of contempt for someone who sacrifices their dignity or principles for personal gain. It is specifically used to describe extreme sycophancy or humiliating behavior done solely for profit. Unlike other phrases about being greedy, this one emphasizes the loss of self-respect involved in the act.
Examples
He is really willing to do anything for money.
Do you really have to debase yourself like that? It's so undignified.
Related words
Common phrases
to debase oneself for money
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe someone who is simply working hard or being diligent. It is strictly reserved for situations involving a shameful lack of self-respect or moral compromise.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
