aa3 zi1 aa3 zo1阿支阿左啊支啊左
Jyutpingaa3 zi1 aa3 zo1
Yalea jī a jō
Definition
To talk nonstop, nag, or complain persistently.
- to talk nonstop; to keep nagging; talkative
- to keep complaining; to grumble or show dissatisfaction constantly
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This expression captures the specific annoyance of someone who is being overly talkative or fussy about trivial matters. It often implies that the person is being obstructive or difficult by focusing on minor details rather than the main point. It is strictly used in informal, spoken contexts to describe someone who is being a nuisance with their speech.
Examples
He is always nagging over there, so annoying.
Stop nagging and get to work quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
to do nothing but nag
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply talking a lot, as it carries a strong negative connotation of being bothersome or complaining. It is not used to describe someone who is just chatty or friendly.
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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.
