aa3 cung4 gaai3 siu6 lai4阿蟲介紹嚟阿虫介绍嚟
Jyutpingaa3 cung4 gaai3 siu6 lai4
Yalea chùhng gaai siuh làih
Definition
To have arrived uninvited, or to have turned up to a place or event without a genuine reference.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This phrase is typically used when someone arrives at a location or event and the host or other attendees want to know how they found out about it or who invited them. It carries a slight sense of suspicion or curiosity, as if the speaker is checking if the person is an uninvited guest or a stranger. It is often used in social settings or when someone shows up at a shop or business.
Common phrases
who sent you here
came here on my own
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean someone is literally introducing a person to another person, such as a formal introduction. It specifically refers to the source of information or the invitation that led someone to a specific location.
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Grammar guides
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