hak1 gwai2黑鬼
Jyutpinghak1 gwai2
Yalehāk gwái
Definition
Black devil; a highly offensive and derogatory term for a Black or African person.
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How it's used
This term is a highly offensive racial slur used to refer to Black or African people. It carries a strong derogatory weight similar to the N-word in English and is considered extremely impolite and racist in any context. Using it will almost certainly cause offense and is widely condemned in modern Hong Kong society.
Examples
Don't go around calling people that offensive term.
Do they usually call people by that derogatory term?
Related words
Common phrases
to call someone a racial slur
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly believe that because they hear it used in older movies or by certain groups, it is acceptable to use in casual conversation. It is never acceptable for a non-native speaker to use this term, as it demonstrates a lack of awareness regarding racial sensitivity.
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Grammar guides
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