seoi1 gung1衰公
Jyutpingseoi1 gung1
Yalesēui gūng
Definition
Bad guy, scoundrel, or jerk; often used as a playful or affectionate term of abuse for a husband or partner.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Refers to one's husband in a way that is simultaneously affectionate, teasing, and slightly derogatory. It is essentially a playful way to vent frustration about a spouse without being genuinely angry or disrespectful. Using this term signals a high level of intimacy, as it would be inappropriate to use when talking about someone else's husband.
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She always complains that her husband is very lazy.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when speaking to someone you do not know well, as it can sound overly familiar or rude. It is strictly reserved for casual conversations among friends or family members.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
