laan6 tau4 seot1爛頭蟀烂头蟀
Jyutpinglaan6 tau4 seot1
Yalelaahn tàuh sēut
Definition
A reckless fighter who is willing to risk everything despite being in a disadvantageous position.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of desperation and lack of regard for personal safety. It is often used to describe someone who acts with a 'do or die' mentality, frequently associated with street-level violence or reckless behavior. While it can imply bravery, it is almost always used in a negative or cautionary context.
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He used to be a reckless fighter, he fought with his life on the line.
Don't act like those reckless thugs and mess around.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a reckless thug
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being brave or courageous. It specifically implies a reckless, often self-destructive approach to conflict that lacks planning or concern for consequences.
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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.
