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Jyutpingje5 zung2
Yaleyéh júng
Definition
An illegitimate child.
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How it's used
Carries a highly offensive and derogatory tone, functioning primarily as a severe insult rather than a literal description of someone's birth status. It is frequently used in heated arguments to attack someone's character or family background. Avoid using this term entirely as it is socially unacceptable and aggressive.
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He has such bad manners, he really acts like a bastard.
Don't go around calling people bastards.
Related words
Common phrases
to call someone a bastard
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral term for a child born out of wedlock, but it is strictly a slur. Using it in a casual or descriptive context will cause significant offense.
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Grammar guides
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