jing3 sing1 cung4應聲蟲应声虫
Jyutpingjing3 sing1 cung4
Yaleying sīng chùhng
Definition
An echo, a yes-man, or a spineless follower who has no opinions of their own and only agrees with others.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval, painting the person as lacking critical thinking or backbone. It is frequently used in workplace or social settings to criticize someone who blindly agrees with a superior or a popular opinion just to fit in. The imagery of a worm that merely echoes sounds is quite vivid and serves as a sharp insult.
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Don't be a yes-man, you need to have your own ideas.
Related words
Common phrases
a total yes-man
to act like a yes-man
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply polite or agreeable. It specifically targets people who lack independent judgment or have no original opinion of their own.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
