jan4 zaa1人渣

Jyutpingjan4 zaa1

Yaleyành jā

Definition

Dregs of society

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is used to label someone as utterly despicable. It is significantly harsher than calling someone a bad person and is reserved for those who have committed serious betrayals or cruel acts. It is frequently used in heated arguments or when venting about someone's toxic behavior.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5 zan1 hai6 jan4 zaa1 dim2 ho2 ji5 gam3 joeng2 deoi3 keoi5 aa4

你真係人渣，點可以咁樣對佢呀？

You are such scum, how could you treat her like that?

ni1 tiu4 jau2 gaan2 zik6 hai6 jan4 zaa1 m4 hou2 zoi3 tung4 keoi5 lyun4 lok6

呢條友簡直係人渣，唔好再同佢聯絡。

This guy is absolute scum, don't keep in touch with him anymore.

Common phrases

zing3 jat1 jan4 zaa1

正一人渣

a total piece of scum

Common mistake

Learners should avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it is highly offensive and aggressive. It is strictly a personal insult and not a clinical or descriptive term for someone's personality.