je5 maan4野蠻野蛮
Jyutpingje5 maan4
Yaleyéh màahn
Definition
Unreasonable, rude, or uncivilized.
- rude, impolite, or unreasonable
- barbaric, wild, or uncivilized
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How it's used
Describes someone who acts in a way that ignores social norms or logic, often implying a lack of manners or civilized behavior. While it can describe a person's character, it is frequently used to criticize specific actions that feel aggressive or unfair. It carries a stronger, more accusatory tone than simply saying someone is stubborn or difficult.
Examples
He is very unreasonable and never listens to others.
Why are you being so unreasonable? Can you be reasonable?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is merely physically strong or athletic, as the term focuses strictly on behavior and lack of reason rather than physical prowess.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
