sai2 ding6 go3 baat3 jyut6 sap6 ng5洗定個八月十五洗定个八月十五
Jyutpingsai2 ding6 go3 baat3 jyut6 sap6 ng5
Yalesái dihng go baat yuht sahp ńgh
Definition
Prepare yourself for jail; a warning that someone is going to be arrested or imprisoned.
colloquialslangbody
How it's used
This is a highly idiomatic and sarcastic way to warn someone that their illegal or reckless behavior will inevitably lead to imprisonment. The phrase refers to the buttocks, as the number fifteen is associated with the full moon, which visually resembles the rear end. It carries a mocking tone and is used to dismiss someone's arrogance by reminding them of their impending loss of freedom.
Examples
If you keep causing trouble like this, you really need to prepare yourself for jail.
Related words
Common phrases
prepare for jail
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a formal or professional setting, as it is extremely informal and can be perceived as aggressive or highly offensive. It is strictly a colloquial expression and should never be used to describe actual legal proceedings in a serious context.
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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.
