lyut3 zung2劣種劣种
Jyutpinglyut3 zung2
Yalelyut júng
Definition
An inferior breed, bad stock, or degenerate type.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disdain or contempt, often used to describe products of poor quality or, more offensively, to disparage people or animals. It is significantly more aggressive than simply saying 差 or 唔好. Avoid using it to describe people in casual settings, as it can sound dehumanizing and highly insulting.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple mistake or a minor inconvenience. It implies a fundamental, inherent flaw in the nature of the object or person being described.
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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.
