kei4 si6歧視歧视
Jyutpingkei4 si6
Yalekèih sih
Definition
To discriminate against; to treat someone unfairly based on irrelevant factors.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or serious social discussions, this term carries a heavy weight and is not used lightly for minor personal preferences. It frequently appears in news reports or public service announcements regarding equality and human rights. When discussing specific types of bias, it is almost always paired with the specific category, such as 性別歧視 or 種族歧視.
Examples
We absolutely cannot discriminate against any disabled people.
Do you think he is discriminating against you because of your gender?
Related words
Common phrases
racial discrimination
sexism
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with general dislike or being rude. It specifically refers to unfair treatment based on group identity or status, rather than just personal conflict or not getting along with someone.
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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.
