kei4 ci2 daai6 juk6奇恥大辱奇耻大辱
Jyutpingkei4 ci2 daai6 juk6
Yalekèih chí daaih yuhk
Definition
An immense humiliation or a great disgrace.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a very heavy, dramatic weight. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless the speaker is being intentionally hyperbolic or sarcastic to emphasize how offended they feel. Because it implies a deep sense of dishonor, it is more common in written news reports or intense arguments.
Examples
Being scolded like that in public is truly a great humiliation.
Do you think this incident is a great humiliation?
Related words
Common phrases
to regard as a great humiliation
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this for minor embarrassments or simple mistakes. It is reserved for situations involving serious loss of face, betrayal, or profound insult, not just feeling awkward or shy.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
