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Definition
A despicable person of bad character; a scoundrel.
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How it's used
This term is a highly offensive insult used to describe someone perceived as morally bankrupt or untrustworthy. It functions as a noun to label a person, often implying they have no integrity or are acting like a stray animal in a derogatory sense. Because it carries significant hostility, it is strictly reserved for intense arguments or when expressing extreme contempt for someone's character.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He is such a despicable person, always cheating people out of money.
Related words
Common phrases
a total despicable person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal descriptions of animals, as using it to refer to an actual dog is nonsensical and confusing. It is strictly a personal attack on a human being's character.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
