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Yalehūng chàahn
Definition
Fierce and cruel; savage and bloodthirsty, showing no regard for human life.
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How it's used
Focuses on extreme, often violent, lack of empathy or moral conscience. It is typically reserved for describing serious crimes or monstrous behavior rather than just being mean or short-tempered. Use it when the actions described involve physical harm or a complete disregard for life.
Examples
This cruel murderer really has no humanity.
How could he be so cruel as to hurt a child?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply strict, grumpy, or has a bad temper. It implies a level of depravity that is far beyond being just unpleasant or angry.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
