ngai6 gwan1 zi2偽君子伪君子

Jyutpingngai6 gwan1 zi2

Yalengaih gwān jí

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Definition

Hypocrite; someone who pretends to be moral in public but has poor character in private.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is specifically used for someone who hides their true, malicious nature behind a mask of virtue. It is far more biting than simply calling someone fake or insincere. You will often hear it used in heated arguments or when exposing someone's true colors to others.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢jan4人cin4前jat1一tou3套bui3背hau6後jat1一tou3套，zan1真hai6係ngai6偽gwan1君zi2子lai2嚟㗎。

He acts one way in front of people and another behind their backs, he really is a hypocrite.

nei5你mai1咪seon3信keoi5佢go2嗰tou3套，keoi5佢gan1根bun2本zau6就hai6係go3個ngai6偽gwan1君zi2子。

Don't believe his act, he is basically just a hypocrite.

Common phrases

zing3正jat1一ngai6偽gwan1君zi2子

a total hypocrite

Common mistake

Do not use this for someone who is merely indecisive or changes their opinion frequently. It specifically requires the element of intentional deception regarding one's moral character.