hang6 zoi1 lok6 wo6幸災樂禍幸灾乐祸
Jyutpinghang6 zoi1 lok6 wo6
Yalehahng jōi lohk woh
Definition
To take pleasure in other people's misfortune; to feel schadenfreude.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong moral judgment and is used to criticize someone for lacking empathy. It is often used in a scolding tone to point out that someone is being heartless or cruel. While it is a four character idiom, it is frequently used in everyday speech to describe someone's negative reaction to another person's bad luck.
Examples
It's really mean of you to gloat when you see someone fall over.
His company went bust, so stop taking pleasure in his misfortune.
Related words
Common phrases
don't gloat
a gloating attitude
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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.
