hau2 cau3 zai2口臭仔
Jyutpinghau2 cau3 zai2
Yaleháu chau jái
Definition
A young male with bad breath.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This term is used primarily as a derogatory label for a young man who is perceived as annoying, rude, or prone to speaking offensively. While it literally references bad breath, it functions more as an insult targeting someone's unpleasant personality or habit of gossiping and spreading negativity. It carries a strong sense of disdain and is typically used by peers to dismiss someone they dislike.
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That guy with bad breath is always saying nasty things.
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Common phrases
just another guy with a foul mouth
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who literally has a medical condition of bad breath, as it is an aggressive personal insult rather than a clinical description. Using it in a professional or formal setting will be seen as highly unprofessional and rude.
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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.
