pong3 ji5謗議谤议
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Definition
To slander or criticize behind someone's back.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer using colloquial phrases like 講人壞話 or 唱衰人 to describe the act of slandering or badmouthing someone. Using this word in a daily conversation will likely make you sound overly formal or like you are reading from a news report.
Examples
He is always slandering people behind their backs, it is very low class.
Don't listen to people's slander, you should go and understand it yourself.
Related words
Common phrases
malicious slander
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is actually quite formal and carries a sense of moral judgment. It is not a word you would use to describe a casual disagreement or a simple rumor.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
