zyu1 baat3 gaai3豬八戒猪八戒
Jyutpingzyu1 baat3 gaai3
Yalejyū baat gaai
Definition
Zhu Bajie, a pig-like character in "Journey to the West", or figuratively an ugly, stupid, or lustful person.
- Zhu Bajie, a pig-like character in the novel "Journey to the West"
- figurativean ugly, stupid, or lustful person
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How it's used
Beyond the literary reference, this name functions as a common insult for someone perceived as lazy, gluttonous, or lecherous. It carries a stronger, more specific connotation of being physically unattractive or clumsy compared to simply calling someone stupid. Using it implies a sense of mockery that is often directed at men.
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He is always acting like Zhu Bajie, it is really funny.
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Common phrases
to act like Zhu Bajie
Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who is simply overweight, as it specifically targets character flaws like laziness or lust rather than just body type. It is a harsh insult and can easily cause offense if used in a serious or professional setting.
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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.
