kwai1 jau2虧友亏友
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Definition
Someone who is physically weak, frail, or in poor health.
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How it's used
Describes someone who lacks physical stamina or has a frail constitution, often implying they get sick easily or tire quickly. It carries a slightly teasing or mocking tone, so avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to someone you do not know well. It is frequently used to tease friends who avoid physical exertion.
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He rarely exercises, he is really a weakling.
You are so weak, you get out of breath after walking two steps?
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Common phrases
physically weak
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 損友, which refers to a bad influence or a friend who leads you astray. While both start with the same character, 虧友 focuses on physical frailty, whereas 損友 focuses on moral or social character.
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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.
