m4 saang1 sing3唔生性

Jyutpingm4 saang1 sing3

Yalem̀h sāang sing

語句

Definition

Immature, willful, or good-for-nothing.

willful and immature
good-for-nothing; having no prospects

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How it's used

Describes someone who lacks the sense of responsibility or maturity expected for their age. It carries a strong sense of disappointment, often used by parents or elders to express frustration at someone who fails to act in their own best interest or show consideration for others. Being生性 implies having the wisdom to behave properly and be reliable.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成saam1三sap6十seoi3歲jan4人zung6仲gam3咁m4唔saang1生sing3性，zan1真hai6係gik1激sei2死jan4人。

He is already thirty and still acts so immature, it is infuriating.

Common phrases

saang1生sing3性di1啲

be more mature

m4唔saang1生sing3性

immature

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being young or inexperienced. It specifically refers to a lack of character or maturity in someone who should know better, rather than just a lack of skill or knowledge.