hiu1 si2囂屎嚣屎
Jyutpinghiu1 si2
Yalehīu sí
Definition
Arrogant, showy, and overbearing.
- arrogant; overbearing; cocky
- showy; boastful; competitive
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of being insufferably smug or full of oneself. It is often used to describe someone who flaunts their status or abilities in a way that makes others feel belittled. Unlike the more neutral 驕傲, this word is inherently negative and implies a lack of social grace.
Examples
He usually speaks in such an arrogant way, he is hard to get along with.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings or when talking to superiors, as it is highly colloquial and can be perceived as an insult. It is strictly reserved for informal, peer-to-peer criticism.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
