順得人

Chinese

 
to obey; to follow; to arrange
to obey; to follow; to arrange; to make reasonable; along; favourable
 
get; obtain; gain
get; obtain; gain; proper; suitable; proud; contented; allow; permit; ready; finished; a sentence particle used after a verb to show effect; degree or possibility; to have to; must; ought to; to need to
man; person; people
trad. (順得人)
simp. (顺得人)
alternative forms 順德人顺德人
Literally: “a person that is able to obey others”.

Etymology

Homophonic pun of 順德顺德 (literally a person from Shunde)

Pronunciation


Adjective

順得人

  1. (Cantonese) always agreeing with others

Noun

順得人

  1. (Cantonese) a yes man; a person who always agree with others
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