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Jyutpingzaap6 zung2
Yalejaahp júng
Definition
Hybrid; a cross-breed, particularly the offspring of two different species or breeds.
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How it's used
While technically referring to biological cross-breeding, this term is extremely offensive when applied to humans. It functions as a severe slur implying illegitimacy or mixed heritage in a derogatory way. In a neutral or scientific context, researchers prefer using terms like 混種.
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Never use this word to describe a person, as it is considered a highly aggressive insult rather than a neutral descriptor.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
