saang1 zi1生螆
Jyutpingsaang1 zi1
Yalesāang jī
Definition
Afflicted with fleas or suffering from a skin disease, typically referring to animals.
colloquialanimalshealth
How it's used
Primarily used to describe pets or stray animals that are neglected or unhygienic. It carries a strong negative connotation of filth and poor health. While it technically refers to fleas or skin parasites, it is often used as a general descriptor for any animal looking scruffy or diseased.
Examples
The dog is covered in fleas, take it to the vet quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe humans, as it is highly insulting and implies the person is extremely dirty or infested with parasites.
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