haap6 lung6狎弄

Jyutpinghaap6 lung6

Yalehaahp luhng

Definition

To treat with disrespect; to tease or make fun of in an indecent, inappropriate, or overly familiar manner.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of malicious intent or inappropriate behavior, often implying a lack of respect or even sexual harassment depending on the context. It is much more serious than casual teasing or joking around. Use it when describing behavior that crosses the line into bullying or offensive conduct.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日喺hai2背bui3後hau6狎haap6弄lung6同tung4事，si6好hou2冇mou2禮lai5貌。

He is always making fun of his colleagues behind their backs, it is very rude.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再haap6狎lung6弄jan4人dei6哋laa1啦，gam3咁joeng2樣hou2好gwo3過fan1分。

Stop teasing others like that, it is really going too far.

Common phrases

jin4言jyu5語haap6狎lung6弄

verbal harassment or indecent teasing

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general teasing like 玩 or 戲弄, but those are much lighter and can be friendly. Using 狎弄 implies you are accusing someone of being predatory or deeply disrespectful.