kwai1 doi6虧待亏待

Jyutpingkwai1 doi6

Yalekwāi doih

動詞

Definition

To treat unfairly, poorly, or with less than someone deserves.

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How it's used

Often used in the context of compensation or rewards, implying that someone deserves better than what they have received. It carries a sense of moral obligation or social debt, suggesting that failing to treat someone well is a breach of trust or fairness. It is frequently employed as a reassurance to someone that their efforts will be recognized and properly rewarded.

Examples

nei5你fong3放sam1心laa1啦，ngo5我zyut6絕deoi3對m4唔wui2會kwai1虧doi6待nei5你㗎。

Don't worry, I definitely won't treat you unfairly.

keoi5佢gam3咁san1辛fu2苦bong1幫nei5你，nei5你dim2點ho2可ji5以kwai1虧doi6待keoi5佢aa4呀？

They worked so hard to help you, how can you treat them unfairly?

Common phrases

m4唔wui2會kwai1虧doi6待

will not treat unfairly

kwai1虧doi6待zi6自gei2己

to treat oneself poorly

Common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse this with general mistreatment, but it specifically implies a failure to provide adequate compensation, care, or appreciation for someone's efforts or loyalty.