sat1 lai5 jan4失禮人失礼人

Jyutpingsat1 lai5 jan4

Yalesāt láih yàhn

Definition

To lose face, behave badly, or embarrass oneself and others in public.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

Focuses on the social embarrassment caused to others rather than just the individual feeling shamed. It is frequently used when someone's behavior reflects poorly on their family, friends, or the group they are with. The term carries a strong sense of social responsibility and collective reputation.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做zan1真hai6係hou2好sat1失lai5禮jan4人aa4呀。

Doing it this way is really embarrassing for others.

keoi5佢喺hai2街gaai1度，naau6真zan1係hai6好hou2失sat1禮lai5人。

He is making a scene in the street, it is truly a disgrace.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係sat1失lai5禮jan4人

really embarrassing to others

hou2好sat1失lai5禮jan4人

very disgraceful

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 失禮, which is a broader term for losing face or being impolite. 失禮人 specifically emphasizes the act of causing embarrassment to the people around you.