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Jyutpingsing4 ho4 tai2 tung2
Yalesìhng hòh tái túng
Definition
To break rules or etiquette; improper, scandalous, or unbecoming behavior.
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How it's used
This phrase is a rhetorical question used to express strong disapproval or moral indignation regarding someone's behavior. It carries a formal, slightly old fashioned, or authoritative tone, often used by elders or superiors to reprimand younger people. It implies that the action violates social norms, etiquette, or professional standards.
Examples
Making such a scene in public, have you no sense of decency?
Dressing like that for an interview, it is completely inappropriate.
Related words
Common phrases
simply disgraceful
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe minor mistakes or simple accidents. It is reserved for behavior that is considered shameful, disgraceful, or fundamentally improper in a social context.
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