hou2 jan4 hou2 ze2好人好姐
Jyutpinghou2 jan4 hou2 ze2
Yalehóu yàhn hóu jé
Definition
A decent, normal, or respectable person.
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How it's used
Describes someone who appears to be a normal, upstanding member of society, often used to contrast their current questionable behavior with their expected status. It carries a sense of disbelief or moral judgment when someone acts out of character. The phrase is frequently used in rhetorical questions to emphasize that a person has no reason to act in a shameful or irrational way.
Examples
Why would someone decent like you turn to stealing?
Related words
Common phrases
to choose to do something shameful instead of living a normal life
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being a good person. It specifically implies a baseline of normalcy and social respectability that the person is failing to uphold by their current actions.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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