joek6 zi3弱智
Jyutpingjoek6 zi3
Yaleyeuhk ji
Definition
Mentally handicapped or intellectually disabled; also used as an insult for stupidity.
- intellectually disabled; mentally challenged
- slangstupid; foolish; idiotic
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
While this term has a clinical origin, it is predominantly used in casual speech as a harsh insult to label someone as stupid or incompetent. Using it to describe someone with an actual intellectual disability is considered highly offensive and derogatory. It carries a much stronger and more aggressive tone than simply calling someone 蠢 or 傻.
Examples
Are you mentally challenged? You don't even know this.
His actions were truly idiotic, making the whole thing a mess.
Related words
Common phrases
idiotic behavior
a derogatory term for a stupid person
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any professional or formal setting, as it is widely regarded as hate speech or ableist language when directed at individuals with cognitive impairments.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
