ok3 baa3惡霸恶霸
Jyutpingok3 baa3
Yaleok ba
Definition
A local bully, despot, or tyrant who uses force and influence to oppress others.
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How it's used
While historically referring to feudal despots, the term now functions as a common label for local bullies or thugs who use intimidation to control an area. It carries a strong connotation of someone who acts like a local kingpin or a neighborhood menace. It is frequently used to describe people who abuse their power in small, everyday social settings.
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go3個goExamples
There is a bully on that street who is always collecting protection money.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 惡, which simply means fierce or mean. An 惡霸 is specifically a person who exerts power over others, whereas 惡 is a general descriptor for behavior or temperament.
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