mou4 laai2無賴无赖
Jyutpingmou4 laai2
Yalemòuh láai
Definition
A rascal, loafer, or scoundrel; a person who behaves despicably or dishonestly.
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How it's used
Describes someone who lacks integrity and often resorts to shameless or underhanded tactics to get their way. It carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is frequently used to label people who refuse to pay debts or act dishonestly in social situations.
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He acts like such a scoundrel, he is really annoying.
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Common phrases
damn rascal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 懶人, which simply means a lazy person. A 無賴 implies a deeper character flaw involving deceit or lack of shame, whereas 懶人 just describes someone who avoids work.
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Grammar guides
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