baa1 laat6巴辣
Jyutpingbaa1 laat6
Yalebā laaht
Definition
Fierce, unreasonable, and easy to anger; typically describing a woman.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying someone is sharp-tongued, aggressive, or quick to pick a fight. While it is almost exclusively used to describe women, it specifically highlights a lack of patience or a tendency to dominate through verbal confrontation. It is often used by others to warn someone about a person's difficult personality.
Examples
His wife is very fierce and is always scolding people.
Why are you being so aggressive and unreasonable?
Related words
Common phrases
very fierce or aggressive
a fierce or shrewish woman
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply confident or assertive, as it specifically implies an unpleasant, combative, or unreasonable nature. It is not a compliment and can be considered quite offensive if said directly to someone's face.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
