san4 jan4腎人肾人
Jyutpingsan4 jan4
Yalesàhn yàhn
Definition
A crazy or insane person.
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How it's used
This term is a specific piece of Cantonese slang derived from the English word insane. It is used to describe someone acting erratically or behaving in a way that defies logic. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used as a noun to label someone as a lunatic.
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go3個goExamples
He is always going crazy, he really is a madman.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word for kidney, which is also written as 腎. The slang usage is strictly phonological and has no connection to the organ.
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