hon4 fei1寒飛寒飞
Jyutpinghon4 fei1
Yalehòhn fēi
Definition
A poor and pedantic hoodlum, rascal, or vagrant.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of contempt for someone who is both socially low-class and annoyingly pretentious. It specifically targets people who try to act sophisticated or intellectual while lacking any real substance or status. It is a sharp, dismissive label used to mock someone's lack of genuine refinement.
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He is always acting pretentious, he is basically just a pathetic hoodlum.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 寒酸, which describes being stingy or looking shabby. 寒飛 implies a specific type of annoying personality rather than just a lack of money or poor appearance.
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