gwong2 hon6獷悍犷悍

Jyutpinggwong2 hon6

Yalegwóng hohn

Definition

Rude and barbaric; coarse and savage.

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How it's used

This term is primarily used to describe someone who is physically aggressive, uncouth, or lacks basic social graces. It carries a strong negative connotation, often implying that the person is prone to outbursts or behaves in an unrefined, almost animalistic manner. While it can describe a person's general temperament, it is also frequently used to criticize specific instances of hostile or boorish behavior.

Examples

keoi5佢go3個jan4人hou2好gwong2獷hon6悍，seng4成jat6日dou1都tung4同jan4人cou4嘈gaau1交。

He is very rude and savage, always arguing with people.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁gwong2獷hon6悍laa1啦，gong2講je5嘢si1斯man4文di1啲dak1得m4唔dak1得？

Don't be so coarse, can you speak more politely?

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格gwong2獷hon6悍

a rude and savage personality

taai3態dou6度gwong2獷hon6悍

a coarse and aggressive attitude

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general terms for being angry or mean, but it specifically emphasizes a lack of civilization or refinement. Avoid using it to describe someone who is simply strict or demanding, as it implies a lack of control and a rough, uncultured nature.