si2 haang1 cung4屎坑蟲屎坑虫
Jyutpingsi2 haang1 cung4
Yalesí hāang chùhng
Definition
Maggots or worms that live in latrines; muckworms.
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How it's used
Used primarily as a derogatory metaphor for someone who is overly clingy, annoying, or constantly hovering around others in an unwelcome way. It carries a strong sense of disgust, comparing the person to a parasite that thrives in filth. While it literally refers to a specific type of insect, it is almost exclusively used in interpersonal contexts to insult someone's social behavior.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Why are you always sticking to people like a muckworm?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any formal or professional setting, as it is highly offensive and aggressive. It is strictly a personal insult and not a literal description of an insect in most daily conversations.
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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.
