sik1 zai2骰仔
Jyutpingsik1 zai2
Yalesīk jái
Definition
Dice; also used as a derogatory term for a short person.
- dice
- slanga derogatory term for a short person; shorty
colloquialpeopleother
How it's used
Refers primarily to a small die used in games, but carries a sharp, insulting edge when directed at a person. Using it to describe someone's height is inherently rude and objectifying, reducing a person to their physical stature. It is best avoided in polite company unless you are intentionally being aggressive or mocking.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
Take out the dice and let's play.
That short-arse is making trouble again.
Related words
Common phrases
to roll the dice
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard term for a die, which is simply 骰. Adding 仔 turns it into a diminutive that can easily become a derogatory slur when applied to people.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
