sik6 jan4 m4 loe1 gwat1食人唔ｌｕｒ骨
Jyutpingsik6 jan4 m4 loe1 gwat1
Yalesihk yàhn m̀h lēu gwāt
Definition
To be extremely ruthless, greedy, or cold-blooded, especially in exploiting others.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly describes someone who exploits others so thoroughly that they leave nothing behind, much like a predator consuming its prey entirely. It is frequently used to warn others about people who are predatory or unscrupulous in professional or financial dealings. The imagery of not spitting out bones emphasizes the complete lack of mercy or moral restraint.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a ruthless person
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of eating habits, but it is strictly a metaphorical expression for extreme greed or cruelty. It should never be used to describe actual dining behavior.
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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.
