ham4 jyun1 sau6 wat1含冤受屈
Jyutpingham4 jyun1 sau6 wat1
Yalehàhm yūn sauh wāt
Definition
To suffer a wrong; to be falsely accused and suffer injustice.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe someone who is being falsely accused or treated unfairly without a chance to clear their name. It carries a heavy, emotional weight and is often used in contexts involving legal disputes, workplace scapegoating, or deep personal grievances. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences when someone is venting about an unfair situation.
Examples
He didn't do it at all, why does he have to suffer this injustice?
In this case, many people have suffered injustice.
Related words
Common phrases
people who suffer injustice
Common mistake
Learners often use this to describe simple unfairness, like being treated rudely by a waiter, but it is actually reserved for serious situations where one's reputation or innocence is at stake.
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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.
