aau3 giu6拗撬
Jyutpingaau3 giu6
Yaleaau giuh
Definition
An argument, dispute, or quarrel.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Used primarily to describe persistent or petty friction between people rather than a single, formal debate. It often implies a cycle of bickering where neither side is willing to back down. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used as a verb to describe the act of engaging in such conflict.
Examples
Why do you two always argue?
It is really not worth arguing over such trifles.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嘈交, which specifically refers to the act of shouting or having a loud verbal fight. 拗撬 focuses more on the state of disagreement or the tendency to clash, whereas 嘈交 is the actual event of making noise while fighting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
