ham4 jyun1含冤
Jyutpingham4 jyun1
Yalehàhm yūn
Definition
To be wronged, unjustly treated, or suffer an injustice.
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How it's used
Carries a heavy, formal, and somewhat literary tone that is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It is most frequently encountered in news reports, legal contexts, or dramatic storytelling when describing someone who has been falsely accused or punished. For common daily situations where someone feels unfairly treated, Cantonese speakers prefer using the more colloquial 冤枉.
Examples
He has suffered injustice his whole life, it is really miserable.
Related words
Common phrases
suffering from injustice and grievances
to be wrongly imprisoned
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation as it sounds overly dramatic and stiff. It is not a standard way to describe minor daily annoyances or small misunderstandings.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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