sang1 bou6生暴
Jyutpingsang1 bou6
Yalesāng bouh
Definition
Unfamiliar, strange, or poorly acquainted; also can refer to a stranger.
- unfamiliar; strange; not well-acquainted
- stranger; a person one does not know
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to someone you have never met before or do not recognize at all. It carries a sense of unfamiliarity that can imply caution or wariness, as it is often used when warning someone about interacting with unknown people. It is strictly a spoken term and would sound very out of place in formal writing.
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go3個goExamples
That person is a stranger, don't talk to them.
Why would you go out for a meal with a stranger?
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Common phrases
a total stranger
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 陌生人, which is the standard written term. While 陌生人 is perfectly acceptable in speech, using 生暴 adds a more colloquial, street-level flavour to the conversation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
