seon1 si1徇私
Jyutpingseon1 si1
Yalesēun sī
Definition
To act unfairly or bend the rules out of personal motives or favoritism.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or serious contexts to describe unfair behavior driven by personal relationships or private interests. It carries a strong negative connotation, often implying a breach of professional ethics or integrity. Unlike casual terms for favoritism, this word suggests a deliberate and improper deviation from established rules or justice.
Examples
He never acts out of personal bias at work, he is very fair.
Do you think there was any personal bias in his decision this time?
Related words
Common phrases
to bend the law for personal gain
to never act out of personal bias
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
