zung6 long4 gwo3 waa4 sau3 zek3 gau2仲狼過華秀隻狗仲狼过华秀只狗
Jyutpingzung6 long4 gwo3 waa4 sau3 zek3 gau2
Yalejuhng lòhng gwo wàh sau jek gáu
Definition
Extremely fierce, cruel, or heartless.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
This idiom originates from a specific, now obscure, local radio drama or story where a character named Wah Sau had a particularly vicious dog. It serves as a hyperbolic way to describe someone who lacks any shred of empathy or mercy. It is almost exclusively used to criticize someone's cold-blooded behavior in interpersonal or professional conflicts.
Examples
He is even more heartless to his own family than the dog in the story.
Related words
Common phrases
to be as vicious as the dog in the story
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal or professional settings, as it is highly colloquial and carries a strong, aggressive tone. It is also important to note that younger generations may not recognize the reference to Wah Sau, though the meaning remains clear through the intensity of the phrasing.
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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.
