saang2 dou3 jat1 min6 pei3省到一面屁
Jyutpingsaang2 dou3 jat1 min6 pei3
Yalesáang dou yāt mihn pei
Definition
To be scolded severely or get a good dressing-down from someone.
colloquialworkemotion
How it's used
This expression vividly describes the feeling of being covered in someone else's verbal filth during a harsh reprimand. It carries a strong sense of humiliation and helplessness, as the target is usually unable to talk back while being berated. It is most commonly used in professional or hierarchical settings where one person holds authority over another.
Examples
He was scolded severely by the manager for being late.
Related words
Common phrases
to be scolded severely by someone
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or when speaking to superiors, as the imagery is vulgar and highly informal. It is strictly for casual conversation among peers or when venting to friends about a bad experience.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
