zyu1 gam3 ceon2豬咁蠢猪咁蠢
Jyutpingzyu1 gam3 ceon2
Yalejyū gam chéun
Definition
Extremely stupid; as dumb as a pig.
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How it's used
Using animals to describe human intelligence is a common feature of Cantonese insults. Pigs are specifically associated with laziness and lack of wit, making this phrase a particularly blunt way to call someone slow or incompetent. It is highly informal and carries a strong negative tone, so it should be reserved for close friends or heated arguments.
Examples
He acts as stupid as a pig at work, it's so infuriating.
Related words
Common phrases
stupider than a pig
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply making a mistake, as it is a harsh personal attack on their intelligence. It is not a playful or gentle way to point out an error.
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Grammar guides
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