m4 zi1 cau2 zi6 dim2 se2唔知醜字點寫唔知丑字点写
Jyutpingm4 zi1 cau2 zi6 dim2 se2
Yalem̀h jī cháu jih dím sé
Definition
To have no shame; to behave shamelessly without any self-awareness.
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How it's used
This expression is a highly idiomatic way to describe someone who is completely shameless or lacks basic moral awareness. It functions as a rhetorical question or a harsh observation, implying that the person's behavior is so egregious that they have forgotten the very concept of shame. It is almost exclusively used to criticize someone's character rather than to describe a specific feeling.
Examples
He is still smiling after doing something wrong, he really has no shame.
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Common mistake
Do not use this phrase literally to ask someone how to write the character 醜, as it is a fixed idiom for criticizing character. It is a strong insult, so avoid using it in formal or polite company.
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