zin6 nai4賤泥贱泥
Jyutpingzin6 nai4
Yalejihn nàih
Definition
A lowlife; a person of bad character who is considered as low as dirt.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of contempt and moral degradation, comparing a person to dirt or mud to emphasize their lack of integrity. It is used exclusively to insult someone's character rather than their social status or wealth. Because it is highly offensive, it is typically reserved for extreme cases of bad behavior.
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He is always cheating people out of money, what a lowlife.
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Common phrases
a total lowlife
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with terms describing poverty or low social class. It is strictly a moral judgment about someone's behavior, not a comment on their economic situation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
