ngok3噁
Jyutpingngok3
Yalengok
Definition
Wicked, strict, or aggressive; also used for nausea, disgust, or to deliberately embarrass.
- wicked; strict; aggressive; fierce
- nausea; disgust
- to deliberately embarrass someone
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How it's used
Primarily used in the compound form 噁心 to describe feelings of physical nausea or moral disgust. When used as a verb, it implies a deliberate attempt to make someone feel uncomfortable or embarrassed through mean-spirited behavior. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone's character or actions.
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Common phrases
disgusting or nauseating
Common mistake
Learners often confuse the pronunciation with similar-looking characters. Ensure you use the colloquial tone, as it is rarely used in formal writing outside of describing extreme revulsion.
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Grammar guides
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