wat1 dak1 zau6 wat1屈得就屈
Definition
To fabricate charges or make false accusations against someone in a completely indiscriminate, unscrupulous manner.
How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of moral indignation and is typically used when someone feels unfairly targeted by baseless claims. It implies that the accuser is opportunistic and lacks integrity, choosing to blame others simply because it is convenient or serves their own agenda. It is frequently used in heated arguments to demand that the other person stop their dishonest behavior immediately.
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Do not confuse this with simply lying or telling a falsehood. It specifically refers to the act of pinning blame or a crime on someone else, often when the accuser knows the person is innocent but chooses to proceed with the accusation anyway.
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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.
