haa6 dang2下等
Jyutpinghaa6 dang2
Yalehah dáng
Definition
Of low status, grade, or quality; inferior.
- of low social status or position
- inferior; low grade; of poor quality
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe objects of poor quality or people perceived as having low social status or lacking moral character. It carries a strong sense of disdain or elitism, making it sound quite harsh in most social contexts. When referring to people, it is derogatory and should be avoided to prevent sounding offensive.
Examples
I really wouldn't buy these inferior goods.
Do you think this kind of behavior is very low-class?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple or humble things, as it implies a negative judgment rather than just a lack of luxury. It is not a neutral way to say cheap or basic.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
