ng5 hang4 him3 bing2五行欠炳

Jyutpingng5 hang4 him3 bing2

Yaleńgh hàhng him bíng

Definition

Deserving or in need of a good beating as a punishment.

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How it's used

This expression uses the concept of the five elements from Chinese cosmology to create a humorous, hyperbolic insult. It implies that a person's personality or behavior is so unbearable that they are missing the element of 'beating' in their life. It is strictly used in informal, aggressive, or teasing contexts among peers.

Examples

nei5你gong2講je5嘢gam3咁hat1乞jan4人zang1憎，zan1真hai6係ng5五hang4行him3欠bing2炳aa4呀。

You are so annoying, you really need a good beating.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日gaau2搞si6事，hai6係mai6咪ng5五hang4行him3欠bing2炳le1呢？

He is always causing trouble, does he need a beating?

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係ng5五hang4行him3欠bing2炳

really in need of a beating

Common mistake

Do not use this in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as it is a direct and aggressive provocation. It is not a literal description of someone's health or destiny.