jam1 zat1 je5陰質嘢阴质嘢
Jyutpingjam1 zat1 je5
Yaleyām jāt yéh
Definition
Immoral, wicked, or sinful deeds that violate natural law or common decency.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on actions that violate moral or ethical boundaries, often implying that the perpetrator will eventually suffer negative consequences. It carries a strong sense of moral judgment and is frequently used when discussing bad luck or misfortune that someone deserves. The term is deeply rooted in the cultural belief in karma, where bad deeds inevitably lead to retribution.
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Be careful, you will face karma for doing so many immoral things.
He is always doing wicked things, no wonder nobody likes him.
Related words
Common phrases
to do immoral things
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe minor mistakes or simple accidents. It is reserved for serious, malicious, or morally corrupt behavior that causes harm to others.
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