zou6 jan4做人

Jyutpingzou6 jan4

Yalejouh yàhn

動詞Common

Definition

To conduct oneself, behave, or deal with others in life.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Often used as a moral imperative, this phrase implies a set of social expectations regarding integrity, humility, and responsibility. It frequently appears in advice given to younger people or those perceived to be acting selfishly or inappropriately. When someone says someone else doesn't know how to do it, they are criticizing that person's character or social awareness rather than their specific actions.

Examples

nei5你dou1都jiu3要hok6學haa5下dim2點joeng2樣zou6做jan4人laa1啦。

You really need to learn how to conduct yourself properly.

zou6做jan4人zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要hai6係deoi3對dak1得zyu6住zi6自gei2己。

The most important thing in life is to have a clear conscience.

Common phrases

hok6學zou6做jan4人

to learn how to behave

zou6做jan4人cyu5處si6事

conduct and handling of affairs

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal act of being a human being, as it is almost exclusively used to discuss the quality of one's character and social conduct.