saa1 can4 baak6 fok3沙塵白攉沙尘白攉

Jyutpingsaa1 can4 baak6 fok3

Yalesā chàhn baahk fok

Definition

Arrogant, grandiose, and showy.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong negative connotation, specifically targeting someone who acts conceited or puts on airs to impress others. It implies a sense of hollowness or showiness, suggesting that the person's arrogance is not backed by genuine substance or merit. It is frequently used to criticize people who talk big or act superior without cause.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時saa1沙can4塵baak6白fok3攉，hou2好naan4難tung4同jan4人soeng1相cyu3處。

He is usually arrogant and grandiose, making him hard to get along with.

nei5你zou6做jan4人m4唔hou2好gam3咁saa1沙can4塵baak6白fok3攉，him1謙heoi1虛di1啲laa1啦。

Don't be so arrogant and full of yourself, be a bit more humble.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日saa1沙can4塵baak6白fok3攉

always acting arrogant and full of oneself

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective describing confidence, but it is strictly pejorative. Using it to describe someone who is merely self-assured or proud of an achievement will sound overly harsh and insulting.