haap6 mou5狎侮

Jyutpinghaap6 mou5

Yalehaahp móuh

Definition

To treat someone with disrespect, contempt, or undue familiarity; to mock or tease.

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How it's used

This term carries a stronger sense of belittling or bullying compared to casual teasing. It often implies a power imbalance where the speaker feels superior to the target. While understood in Cantonese, it is quite formal and rarely used in casual, friendly banter.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日haap6狎mou5侮jan4人dei6哋laa1啦。

Don't always tease others.

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意haap6狎mou5侮di1啲san1新tung4同si6事。

He really likes to mock the new colleagues.

Common phrases

haap6狎mou5侮jan4人

to mock someone

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 玩弄, which implies playing with someone's feelings or manipulating them. Avoid using this word for lighthearted joking, as it sounds condescending or aggressive.