ziu6噍
Jyutpingziu6
Yalejiuh
Definition
To chew; to beat up or physically assault; to have sex; to be arrogant.
- to chew; to masticate
- slangto beat up; to physically assault
- vulgarto have sex with a woman
- slangto behave in an arrogant, cocky, or defiant manner
colloquialbodypeople
How it's used
Primarily used in its literal sense of chewing, but it frequently carries a metaphorical weight of criticizing or berating someone. When used in a vulgar context to describe sexual activity, it is considered highly offensive and derogatory. The sense of being arrogant is often expressed through the phrase 噍氣, describing someone who acts superior or condescending.
Examples
He always likes to talk down to people.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in formal or professional settings, as the sexual connotation is strong enough that it can be perceived as aggressive or lewd even when used in its literal sense of chewing.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
