lyut3 zik1 baan1 baan1劣跡斑斑劣迹斑斑
Jyutpinglyut3 zik1 baan1 baan1
Yalelyut jīk bāan bāan
Definition
Having a track record of bad behavior or poor performance.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe someone or an organization with a long, documented history of misconduct or poor performance. It carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in news reports or when someone is being severely judged for their past actions. The phrase emphasizes that the negative behavior is not an isolated incident but a recurring pattern.
Examples
He has a track record of bad behavior, no one dares to hire him.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple mistake or a one-time failure. It specifically implies a persistent, established reputation for being problematic or untrustworthy.
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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.
