nei5 zek3 je5你隻嘢你只嘢

Jyutpingnei5 zek3 je5

Yalenéih jek yéh

Definition

You rascal, scoundrel, or devil.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Used primarily between close friends, partners, or towards children to express mock annoyance or playful affection. It softens the blow of a mild criticism, turning a potential insult into a lighthearted tease. Avoid using this with superiors or strangers, as it implies a level of intimacy that can be perceived as rude or overly familiar.

Examples

nei5你zek3隻je5嘢jau6又tau1偷sik6食ngo5我di1啲ling4零sik6食？

You rascal, are you stealing my snacks again?

nei5你zek3隻je5嘢zan1真hai6係hou2好jai5曳aa4呀。

You devil, you are really naughty.

Common phrases

nei5你zek3隻je5嘢zan1真hai6係

you really are a rascal

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with calling someone a literal animal. While it uses the classifier 隻, it functions as a noun phrase for a person and should never be used to describe someone you genuinely intend to offend or demean.