zaau1 siu3嘲笑

Jyutpingzaau1 siu3

Yalejāau siu

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To mock, make fun of, or jeer at others' shortcomings for one's own satisfaction.

neutralpeopleemotion

How it's used

Carries a strong sense of malice or superiority, often implying that the speaker is looking down on the person being mocked. It is more formal than the common spoken term 恥笑, which is frequently used in casual settings to describe laughing at someone's misfortune or embarrassing behavior.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日zaau1嘲siu3笑jan4人dei6哋laa1啦。

You shouldn't always make fun of other people.

keoi5佢zou6做co3錯zo2咗siu2少siu2少je5嘢，nei5你zau6就zaau1嘲siu3笑keoi5佢？

He made a small mistake, and you're making fun of him for it?

Common phrases

zaau1嘲siu3笑jat1一faan1番

to have a good laugh at someone's expense

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 講笑, which means to joke around or tease in a friendly, non-malicious way. Using 嘲笑 implies a deliberate attempt to hurt or belittle someone, so it is inappropriate for friendly banter.