joek6 cuk1虐畜
Jyutpingjoek6 cuk1
Yaleyeuhk chūk
Definition
To abuse animals; to commit animal cruelty.
colloquialanimalsother
How it's used
Functions as a verb or a noun depending on the sentence structure, though it is most commonly used as a verb to describe the act of cruelty. It carries a strong social stigma and is frequently used in news reports or public discourse regarding animal welfare. The term is specific to animals and should not be used to describe the abuse of humans.
Examples
Do you know that animal abuse is illegal?
Related words
Common phrases
suspected of animal abuse
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe bullying or abuse towards people, for which terms like 欺凌 or 虐待 are appropriate. It is strictly reserved for non-human animals.
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Grammar guides
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