hei1 fu6欺負欺负
Jyutpinghei1 fu6
Yalehēi fuh
Definition
To bully or take advantage of someone weaker than oneself.
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How it's used
While 欺負 is widely understood, Cantonese speakers often prefer the more colloquial term 蝦 when describing bullying or picking on someone. Using 欺負 can sound slightly more formal or serious, sometimes implying a more calculated or prolonged act of oppression rather than a casual tease.
Examples
You guys shouldn't always bully the kids.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 欺負 for simply being mean, but it specifically implies an imbalance of power where the perpetrator is in a stronger position than the victim.
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