hoi6 jan4 hoi6 mat6害人害物
Jyutpinghoi6 jan4 hoi6 mat6
Yalehoih yàhn hoih maht
Definition
To cause serious harm to others and society, with or without intent.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of moral condemnation, often used to describe someone whose behavior is reckless or destructive. It implies that the person's actions are not just annoying but have significant, negative consequences for the community or environment. It is frequently used to criticize people who ignore safety rules or social norms.
Examples
What he is doing is truly harmful to everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
simply harmful to everyone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being annoying or troublesome, as it implies a much higher level of damage or danger. It is not used for minor inconveniences.
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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.
