kyut3 dak1缺德
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Yalekyut dāk
Definition
Wicked, mean, or lacking in morals and decency.
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How it's used
Describes behavior that is morally reprehensible or lacks basic human decency. It is often used to criticize actions that are selfish, cruel, or harmful to others, such as littering in public spaces or taking advantage of vulnerable people. While it carries a strong moral judgment, it is frequently used in casual conversation to express intense disapproval of someone's character.
Examples
He is so mean, he even scams the elderly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賤格, which is a more aggressive, slang-heavy term for someone being despicable or low-class. 缺德 carries a slightly more formal moral weight, whereas 賤格 is purely an insult used to attack someone's personality.
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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.
