jyut6 gwai2越軌越轨
Jyutpingjyut6 gwai2
Yaleyuht gwái
Definition
To step out of line; to go beyond acceptable social boundaries or rules.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or slightly literary tone, often appearing in news reports or discussions about social conduct. While it describes breaking rules, it specifically implies a deviation from established moral or social expectations rather than just a simple violation of a law.
Examples
He is always doing things that go beyond bounds, it is really troublesome.
Do you think this kind of behavior counts as going beyond bounds?
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Common phrases
transgressive behavior
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor rule-breaking like being late for work or missing a deadline, as it is reserved for more serious or significant transgressions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
