waai6 daan2壞蛋坏蛋
Jyutpingwaai6 daan2
Yalewaaih dáan
Definition
Bad person; villain, scoundrel, or wrongdoer.
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How it's used
Often used in a lighthearted or playful way when referring to children who are being mischievous or naughty. When applied to adults, it carries a stronger sense of moral condemnation or genuine dislike for someone's character. It is rarely used in formal writing and is strictly reserved for spoken descriptions of people.
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go3個goExamples
He always bullies kids, he really is a villain.
Related words
Common phrases
big villain
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe things that are broken or malfunctioning, as that would require the word 壞 instead. Using 壞蛋 to describe a broken machine will sound confusing or nonsensical to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
