tai2 tung2體統体统

Jyutpingtai2 tung2

Yaletái túng

名詞Rare

Definition

Decency; propriety; standards of behavior or etiquette.

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How it's used

This term is almost exclusively used in formal or scolding contexts to criticize someone for behaving in a way that violates social norms or decorum. It carries a heavy, slightly old-fashioned tone, often invoking the idea of losing one's dignity or failing to uphold the standards expected of one's position or age. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation unless the speaker is being intentionally dramatic or sarcastic.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣，sing4成ho4何tai2體tung2統aa4呀？

How can you be so indecent, making such a scene?

keoi5佢jyun4完cyun4全mou5冇saai3晒tai2體tung2統，zan1真hai6係ling6令jan4人sat1失mong6望。

He has completely lost all sense of decency, it is truly disappointing.

Common phrases

sing4成ho4何tai2體tung2統

how can this be considered decent

mou5冇saai3晒tai2體tung2統

to have no sense of decency left

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general word for manners or rules, but it is specifically about the loss of dignity or propriety. Using it to describe simple bad manners, like chewing with your mouth open, sounds overly formal and out of place.