hau2 seoi1口衰
Jyutpinghau2 seoi1
Yaleháu sēui
Definition
To have a foul mouth; to tend to say inappropriate, tactless, or offensive things.
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How it's used
Focuses on the tendency to make tactless, rude, or jinxing remarks rather than just using profanity. It often implies that the person lacks social awareness or intentionally says things that hurt others' feelings. It is frequently used to describe someone who speaks without thinking about the consequences or the mood of the room.
Examples
He is really foul-mouthed, always saying unpleasant things.
Why are you being so insensitive? They just went through a breakup.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having a dirty mouth or swearing. While it can involve insults, it specifically highlights the inappropriate timing or the damaging nature of the words spoken.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
