zyu1 dam3 dau1豬泵兜猪泵兜
Jyutpingzyu1 dam3 dau1
Yalejyū dam dāu
Definition
An idiot, fool, or stupid person.
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How it's used
This term is a playful yet derogatory way to call someone foolish or slow-witted. It combines the image of a pig with a clumsy or thick-headed quality, often used among friends or peers to tease someone for a silly mistake. It carries a slightly more humorous or lighthearted tone than harsher insults.
Examples
He is such a complete idiot, it is really infuriating.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it is strictly colloquial and can be offensive if directed at someone you do not know well. It is meant for informal banter rather than genuine verbal abuse.
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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.
