mou5 daam2 fei2 leoi6冇膽匪類冇胆匪类
Jyutpingmou5 daam2 fei2 leoi6
Yalemóuh dáam féi leuih
Definition
Coward; a phrase used to mock someone as a coward or a bunch of cowards.
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How it's used
This expression is a colorful, slightly old-fashioned way to mock someone for lacking courage. It carries a sense of theatrical disdain, often used when someone is being particularly spineless or avoiding a challenge that others find trivial. It is more biting and descriptive than simply calling someone 膽小鬼.
Examples
You are afraid of even such a small thing, what a coward.
They always bully the weak and fear the strong, they are just a bunch of cowards.
Related words
Common phrases
a total coward
Common mistake
Do not use this in a serious or professional setting, as it is inherently insulting and dismissive. It is strictly for mocking peers or people you are comfortable being rude to.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
