aa3 ngan1阿奀啊奀
Jyutpingaa3 ngan1
Yalea ngān
Definition
A nickname for someone who is thin, small, and feeble.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who appears frail, sickly, or underdeveloped in stature. It carries a slightly derogatory or patronizing tone, often used to tease someone for their lack of physical strength or presence. While it can be used affectionately among close friends, it is generally considered offensive when directed at strangers or acquaintances.
Examples
Why are you calling people a weakling? That is very rude.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply slim or athletic, as it implies a lack of vitality or health rather than just body type.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
