seoi1 meng2衰名
Jyutpingseoi1 meng2
Yalesēui méng
Definition
Bad reputation or bad name.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Refers specifically to a tarnished reputation or a notorious status rather than just a bad name in the literal sense. It often appears in idioms or formal-sounding phrases like 衰名遠播 to emphasize the extent of someone's infamy. While it sounds slightly dramatic, it is frequently used in casual gossip to describe someone who has ruined their own character.
Examples
He does these kinds of bad things, his bad reputation is really spreading far.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 壞名, which is more commonly used to describe a bad name given to a person or thing. 衰名 carries a stronger connotation of social disgrace or moral failure.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
