wai4 kwai1違規违规
Jyutpingwai4 kwai1
Yalewàih kwāi
Definition
To violate the rules
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How it's used
Often used in formal or administrative contexts, such as school rules, workplace policies, or traffic laws. While it implies breaking a rule, it sounds more objective and detached than using stronger verbs like 犯法, which specifically refers to breaking the law.
Examples
keoi5 hai2 tou4 syu1 gun2 sik6 je5 hai6 wai4 kwai1 gaa4
佢喺圖書館食嘢係違規㗎。
Eating inside the library is a violation of the rules.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 gam3 joeng2 paak3 ce1 wui6 ji5 wai4 kwai1
你知唔知咁樣泊車會違規？
Do you know that parking like this is against the rules?
Related words
Common phrases
wai4 kwai1 paak3 ce1
違規泊車
illegal parking
wai4 kwai1 hang4 wai4
違規行為
misconduct
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 犯法, but 違規 is usually for internal regulations or minor infractions rather than criminal acts.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
