aau3 giu6詏撬

Jyutpingaau3 giu6

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Definition

To argue, dispute, or have a disagreement.

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How it's used

This term specifically describes the act of bickering or engaging in a petty, repetitive argument. It often implies that the disagreement is unproductive or stems from stubbornness rather than a serious conflict. It is frequently used to describe the dynamic between couples, siblings, or close friends who constantly find things to disagree about.

Examples

nei5你dei6哋loeng5兩go3個zou6做me1咩seng4成jat6日aau3詏giu6撬aa4呀？

Why do you two argue all the time?

ngo5我m4唔soeng2想tung4同nei5你aau3詏giu6撬ni1呢di1啲siu2小si6事。

I don't want to argue with you about these trivial matters.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日aau3詏giu6撬

always bickering

wai6為zo2咗siu2小si6事aau3詏giu6撬

arguing over trifles

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 鬧交, which usually refers to a more serious or heated verbal confrontation. 詏撬 carries a lighter, more persistent tone of nitpicking or fussing over details.