zaap6 zung2 zai2雜種仔杂种仔
Jyutpingzaap6 zung2 zai2
Yalejaahp júng jái
Definition
A person of mixed race; a person of mixed blood.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory and offensive connotation in most contexts, effectively functioning as a slur rather than a neutral descriptor. While it literally refers to mixed ancestry, it is frequently used to imply illegitimacy or to dehumanize someone based on their background. Avoid using this term unless you are intentionally being insulting or aggressive.
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He is of mixed heritage, so don't go saying random things.
That mixed-race kid seems to have moved next door.
Related words
Common phrases
damn mixed-race bastard
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral term for mixed-race individuals, but it is highly offensive. Use 混血兒 instead for a neutral or polite description.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
