zin6 jau5賤友贱友
Jyutpingzin6 jau5
Yalejihn yáuh
Definition
A despicable, cheap, or untrustworthy friend.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is used to describe someone who is untrustworthy, mean-spirited, or lacking in integrity. It is more specific than simply calling someone a bad person, as it often implies a betrayal of friendship or a general lack of character. Use it carefully, as it is a harsh insult that can easily escalate a conflict.
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Why do you want to be friends with that despicable person?
Related words
Common phrases
a total despicable person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 損友, which specifically refers to a friend who is a bad influence. While a 賤友 is a despicable person, 損友 focuses on the negative impact the person has on your own behavior or life choices.
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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.
