mit6 cing1蔑稱蔑称

Jyutpingmit6 cing1

Yalemiht chīng

名詞

Definition

Derogatory term; a contemptuous or disrespectful name.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to labels or nicknames intended to belittle or insult someone based on their identity or background. It carries a formal tone despite being used in everyday discussions about social conduct or discrimination. Unlike general insults, it implies a systematic or historical intent to demean a group or individual.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個ming4名kei4其sat6實hai6係deoi3對jan4人ge3嘅mit6蔑cing1稱lai2嚟㗎。

This name is actually a derogatory term for people.

nei5你m4唔hou2好lyun6亂gam3咁jung6用mit6蔑cing1稱heoi3去giu3叫jan4人aa4呀。

Don't go around using derogatory terms to call people.

Common phrases

daai3帶jau5有mit6蔑cing1稱

containing a derogatory term

si2使jung6用mit6蔑cing1稱

to use a derogatory term

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general insults like 粗口 or 鬧人, but 蔑稱 specifically refers to a label or title used to degrade, not just a swear word or an act of scolding.