zing3 paai4 laan6 zai2正牌爛仔正牌烂仔
Jyutpingzing3 paai4 laan6 zai2
Yalejing pàaih laahn jái
Definition
A derogatory term for a police officer who abuses their authority, comparing them to a licensed rascal.
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How it's used
This term is highly offensive and specifically targets law enforcement officers who act like thugs or bullies. It implies that the person is not just a bad individual but is actively betraying the public trust by using their official status to commit wrongdoing. It is rarely used in polite company and carries a strong sense of indignation.
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He abuses his power all the time, he is a total rascal in uniform.
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Common phrases
a total rascal
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe a regular criminal or a street thug, as the term specifically relies on the irony of someone having a badge or authority while behaving like a delinquent.
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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.
