min6 pei4 hau5面皮厚
Jyutpingmin6 pei4 hau5
Yalemihn pèih háuh
Definition
Thick-skinned, brazen, or unabashed.
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How it's used
This expression is used to describe someone who lacks a sense of shame or is overly persistent in social situations. It is often used in a slightly teasing or critical way to point out that someone is not easily embarrassed by their own actions or requests. Unlike the English idiom thick-skinned, which can sometimes imply resilience against criticism, this Cantonese phrase almost exclusively carries a negative connotation of being brazen or pushy.
Examples
He is really shameless, always borrowing money from people and not paying it back.
You are more thick-skinned than me, help me ask the boss for a raise.
Related words
Common phrases
really shameless
thicker-skinned than a wall
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being mentally tough or resilient against insults. It specifically refers to social shamelessness, such as asking for favors repeatedly or refusing to leave when unwanted.
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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.
