waat6 tau4 se4滑頭蛇滑头蛇
Jyutpingwaat6 tau4 se4
Yalewaaht tàuh sèh
Definition
A slick, slippery, or untrustworthy person who is skilled at evading responsibility.
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How it's used
This term describes someone who is untrustworthy and manipulative, often using clever or deceptive tactics to serve their own interests. It carries a strong negative connotation and is used to warn others about someone's character. While it literally includes the word for snake, it functions as a noun phrase to label a person rather than a description of a physical creature.
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He is such a slick operator, always trying to take advantage of people.
Don't work with that slick operator, it's easy to get scammed by him.
Related words
Common phrases
very slick/deceptive
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simply being smart or clever, but it specifically implies a lack of integrity and a tendency to dodge responsibility or cheat others.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
