aai3 tung1 gaai1嗌通街
Jyutpingaai3 tung1 gaai1
Yaleaai tūng gāai
Definition
A woman who enjoys shouting or brawling in public.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term specifically describes a woman who habitually creates a scene by yelling in public spaces. It carries a strong negative connotation of being unrefined or lacking self control. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb phrase to describe the act of causing a public disturbance through loud verbal outbursts.
Examples
She is always shouting in the streets, it is really annoying.
Why are you shouting in public? It is so embarrassing.
Related words
Common phrases
a woman who shouts in the streets
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply loud or excited; it implies a confrontational or aggressive nature that draws unwanted attention from bystanders.
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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.
