hak1 jan4 zang1黑人僧
Jyutpinghak1 jan4 zang1
Yalehāk yàhn jāng
Definition
Obnoxious, annoying, or universally disliked.
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How it's used
Describes someone whose behavior is intentionally irritating, meddlesome, or difficult to deal with. It carries a stronger sense of personal annoyance than just being rude or loud. It is frequently used to describe people who interfere in matters that do not concern them or who act in a way that disrupts the peace of others.
Examples
That person is so obnoxious, always causing trouble.
Don't be so obnoxious, everyone is getting annoyed.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of black people or monks, as the term is a phonetic adaptation or slang that has lost its original literal connection. It is strictly used as an adjective to describe annoying behavior.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
