seoi1 gaak3衰格
Jyutpingseoi1 gaak3
Yalesēui gaak
Definition
Bad-mannered, contemptible, or disgraceful in character or behavior.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on a person's moral character or a particularly low act rather than just general bad luck or misfortune. It carries a strong sense of moral judgment and social disapproval, often used when someone crosses a line of decency. While 衰 can simply mean bad or unlucky, 衰格 implies a deeper, more permanent flaw in someone's personality.
Examples
He is a disgraceful person who is always cheating people out of money.
You act so dishonorably, who would want to work with you?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 衰, which is a versatile adjective meaning bad, unlucky, or broken. 衰格 is strictly reserved for describing people or behaviors that are morally reprehensible or socially unacceptable.
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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.
