siu1 nei5 sau1 bou6燒你收簿烧你收簿
Jyutpingsiu1 nei5 sau1 bou6
Yalesīu néih sāu bouh
Definition
Euphemism for a severe insult involving someone's mother.
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How it's used
This phrase functions as a phonetic substitute for the highly offensive profanity 屌你老母. By replacing the original characters with ones that sound somewhat similar, speakers attempt to bypass strict censorship or soften the blow while still conveying the same aggressive intent. It is strictly used as an insult and is considered extremely vulgar in any social setting.
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Common mistake
Do not mistake this for a literal request to burn a ledger or account book. Using this phrase will be immediately understood as a hostile verbal attack, regardless of the attempt to use a euphemism.
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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.
