lyut3 gan1 sing3劣根性
Jyutpinglyut3 gan1 sing3
Yalelyut gān sing
Definition
Deep-rooted bad habits and characters, or inherent flaws in someone's personality.
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How it's used
Often used in social or political commentary to describe collective negative traits that are difficult to change. It carries a heavy, critical tone and is rarely used to describe minor personal quirks like forgetting keys. It implies that the behavior is ingrained and resistant to correction.
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zung3種jungExamples
He is always late; he really has deep-rooted bad habits.
How can one get rid of this kind of deep-rooted bad habit?
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Common phrases
criticize deep-rooted bad habits
get rid of deep-rooted bad habits
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple bad habits like biting nails or being messy. It is reserved for more serious, systemic, or deeply ingrained character flaws that define a person's or group's nature.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
