jau5 dou6 dak1有道德

Jyutpingjau5 dou6 dak1

Yaleyáuh douh dāk

Definition

To have moral integrity; ethical; moral.

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How it's used

Using this phrase often carries a slightly formal or judgmental tone, as it implies a standard of conduct that someone may or may not be meeting. It is frequently employed in debates or complaints about professional ethics or personal behavior. When you want to describe someone who is generally kind or decent, people often prefer using 好人 instead.

Examples

zou6做jan4人zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要hai6係jau5有dou6道dak1德。

The most important thing in life is to have moral integrity.

keoi5佢gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做je5嘢zan1真hai6係jau5有dou6道dak1德me1咩？

Is he really acting with moral integrity by doing things that way?

Common phrases

mou5冇dou6道dak1德

immoral

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply polite or well-mannered, as it specifically refers to ethical principles rather than social etiquette.