ling4 juk6凌辱
Jyutpingling4 juk6
Yalelìhng yuhk
Definition
To insult, humiliate, or abuse someone with harsh words or disrespectful actions.
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How it's used
This word carries a heavy, formal weight that is rarely used in casual daily banter. It implies a severe level of degradation or humiliation that goes beyond simple name calling. You will mostly encounter it in news reports, legal contexts, or when describing intense bullying.
Examples
He always insults me in front of others, it is really going too far.
Related words
Common phrases
to suffer extreme humiliation
Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor disagreements or light teasing, as it sounds overly dramatic and literary. For everyday situations where someone is being rude or disrespectful, use 侮辱 or 蝦人 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
