zim3 pin4 ji4佔便宜占便宜

Jyutpingzim3 pin4 ji4

Yalejim pìhn yìh

Definition

To gain an advantage by unfair means or profit at another's expense; to take advantage of someone.

to gain advantage by unfair means; to profit at others' expense
to sexually harass, molest, or take indecent liberties with someone

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How it's used

Beyond the sense of gaining an unfair material advantage, this phrase is frequently used to describe unwanted physical contact or sexual harassment. When used in this context, it implies a violation of personal boundaries. It carries a strong negative moral judgment, suggesting the person acting is opportunistic or predatory.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都soeng2想zim3佔jan4人pin4便ji2宜，zan1真hai6係hou2好hat1乞jan4人zang1憎。

He always wants to take advantage of others, it's really annoying.

nei5你m4唔hou2好ji5以wai4為zi6自gei2己ho2可ji5以zim3佔dou3到ngo5我pin4便ji2宜aa4呀。

Don't you think you can get the better of me.

Common phrases

zim3佔jan4人pin4便ji2宜

to take advantage of someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply getting a good deal or a bargain, which is better expressed as 執到平嘢. Using 佔便宜 implies an active, unfair exploitation of another person rather than a lucky transaction.