aa3 cung4 gaai3 siu6 ngo5 lai4阿蟲介紹我嚟阿虫介绍我嚟
Jyutpingaa3 cung4 gaai3 siu6 ngo5 lai4
Yalea chùhng gaai siuh ngóh làih
Definition
A humorous or evasive phrase used when arriving uninvited or without being sent by anyone.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Using this phrase implies a casual connection or a referral, often used when explaining your presence to a host or a group. It carries a sense of social legitimacy, suggesting you are not an intruder but someone who belongs there through a mutual acquaintance. It is frequently used to break the ice when meeting new people in a social setting.
Examples
Why are you here? Ah Chung sent me.
Related words
Common phrases
Who sent you here?
walked in by myself
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal business settings or job interviews, as it sounds overly casual and implies a lack of professional protocol. It is strictly for social contexts where you are explaining how you found out about an event or location.
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Grammar guides
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