m4 zi1 cau2唔知醜唔知丑
Jyutpingm4 zi1 cau2
Yalem̀h jī cháu
Definition
Shameless; brazen; having no sense of shame.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is used to call out someone who lacks basic social shame or self-awareness. It is often directed at people who behave inappropriately in public or refuse to apologize for clear mistakes. It is harsher than simply saying someone is thick-skinned, as it implies a lack of integrity.
Examples
He did something wrong and is still acting loud and aggressive, he is truly shameless.
Related words
Common phrases
truly shameless
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇面, which means to lose face or be embarrassed. 唔知醜 describes the person's character or behavior, whereas 冇面 describes a state of being humiliated by others.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
