nei5 di1 jan4你啲人
Jyutpingnei5 di1 jan4
Yalenéih dī yàhn
Definition
People like you; you and those associated with you.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Used to refer to a group of people associated with the listener, often implying a shared identity or affiliation such as colleagues, family members, or a specific social circle. It frequently carries a critical or confrontational tone, suggesting that the speaker is holding the listener accountable for the collective behavior of that group. It is rarely used in a neutral or positive context.
Examples
Your people are always so late, it is really frustrating.
Related words
Common phrases
Your people are really...
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to someone's family or friends in a polite or neutral setting, as it sounds accusatory or dismissive. It is best reserved for situations where you are expressing frustration with a specific group's actions.
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Grammar guides
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