tiu1 nei5 si2 fat1挑你屎忽
Jyutpingtiu1 nei5 si2 fat1
Yaletīu néih sí fāt
Definition
Up yours; a euphemism for a common Cantonese vulgarity.
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How it's used
This expression serves as a softened, humorous alternative to the highly offensive profanity 𨳒你屎忽. By replacing the first character with 挑, the speaker maintains the aggressive sentiment while avoiding the explicit vulgarity that would typically trigger a serious confrontation. It is often used in a playful or mock-angry context among close friends rather than as a genuine threat.
Examples
If you keep bothering me, I'm going to tell you to get lost!
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Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it remains highly inappropriate despite being a euphemism. Even though it is less vulgar than the original, it is still considered rude and aggressive language.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
