sit3褻亵
Jyutpingsit3
Yalesit
Definition
To treat with disrespect or contempt.
writtenother
How it's used
This character is a formal literary morpheme that almost never appears on its own in modern spoken Cantonese. It is primarily encountered in the compound 褻瀆, which is used to describe actions that show extreme disrespect toward sacred objects, religious figures, or deeply held values. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or archaic.
Examples
He speaks very blasphemously; he really doesn't respect others.
How could you desecrate such a sacred place?
Related words
Common phrases
to blaspheme or desecrate
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is a formal morpheme that requires a specific context involving sanctity or high status to be used correctly. Do not use it to describe everyday rudeness or impolite behavior.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
