juk6辱

Jyutpingjuk6

Yaleyuhk

語素Uncommon

Definition

To humiliate, insult, or disgrace someone by putting them down.

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How it's used

This character is rarely used as a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese, functioning primarily as a bound morpheme in formal or literary compounds. When expressing the act of humiliating someone in casual speech, speakers typically prefer phrases like 羞辱 or 畀人睇唔起. It carries a strong, negative weight often associated with loss of face or dignity.

Examples

keoi5佢dong1當zung3眾juk6辱maa6罵tung4同si6事，zan1真hai6係hou2好mou2冇lai5禮maau6貌。

He insulted his colleague in public, which is really impolite.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做hai6係mai6咪jat1一zung2種sau1羞juk6辱aa4呀？

Do you think doing it this way is a form of humiliation?

Common phrases

juk6辱maa6罵

to insult or verbally abuse

sau1羞juk6辱

to humiliate or shame

Common mistake

Learners often mistake it for a common verb, but using it alone in a sentence sounds unnatural or overly dramatic. Always use it within established compound words like 羞辱 or 辱罵 to ensure clarity and proper register.