joeng4 nou4 zit3 hok6洋奴哲學洋奴哲学
Jyutpingjoeng4 nou4 zit3 hok6
Yaleyèuhng nòuh jit hohk
Definition
The philosophy of blind worship of everything that is foreign.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong political and social critique, often used to label someone who uncritically adopts foreign values while devaluing local culture. It is frequently employed in debates regarding national identity or colonial legacy. The tone is derogatory and implies a lack of self-respect or independent thinking.
Examples
He is always fawning over foreign things, it is simply the philosophy of a colonial slave.
Why do you like this blind worship of foreign things so much?
Related words
Common phrases
to criticize the philosophy of blind worship of foreign things
Common mistake
Do not use this term in casual or polite conversation unless you intend to be confrontational or highly critical, as it is a loaded political label rather than a neutral description.
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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.
