han6 zi1 jap6 gwat1恨之入骨

Jyutpinghan6 zi1 jap6 gwat1

Yalehahn jī yahp gwāt

語句Rare

Definition

To hate deeply and bitterly; to hate to the bones.

colloquialemotion

How it's used

This idiom carries a very strong, visceral intensity that goes far beyond simple dislike or annoyance. It is typically reserved for situations involving deep betrayal or long standing grievances where the speaker feels an almost physical sense of loathing. Because of its dramatic weight, it sounds quite formal or literary in casual conversation, often used to emphasize the absolute extremity of one's feelings.

Examples

ngo5我deoi3對go2嗰go3個jan4人gaan2簡zik6直han6恨zi1之jap6入gwat1骨。

I simply hate that person to the bone.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪deoi3對keoi5佢han6恨zi1之jap6入gwat1骨aa4呀？

Do you hate him to the bone?

Common phrases

deoi3對keoi5佢han6恨zi1之jap6入gwat1骨

to hate him to the bone

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to describe minor annoyances or dislikes, but it is far too heavy for such contexts. Using it for something trivial, like a bad meal or a minor disagreement, will sound unnatural and overly theatrical.